Hand quilted raglan sleeve car coat with snap double front closure and welt pockets.
The outer fabric was hand quilted during last winter around each face in a lime green embroidery thread. Then the pieces were placed together and fabric matched before assembly. The snaps are a dusty jade green.
Size 16 – L.
Garment measurements approx:
Length from back neckline to hem = 73 cm
Height collar up = 17cm
Flatlay width at hem = 58cm
Flatlay width at bust/underarm = 62cm
Length from underarm to hem = 45cm
Length from sleeve underarm to wrist hem = 42cm
Materials:
Coat outer: 100% cotton twill purchased directly from from Lady McElroy UK.
Lining: 100% Italian silk.
Padding: 100% NZ wool
The coat was accepted in to the ACE ’23 Visual Arts exhibition, Fibre Arts division.
