Yes I know it is early but....

This year I am going to make a pure-wool coat, a complicated pattern with many pieces, called the Janzi coat by Elbe. I found and ordered a lovely fabric and the Bemberg cupro lining is ordered somewhere else and the special interfacing and shoulder pads and beautiful buttons somewhere else

It is about having all the ducks in a row this year

No more silly advent calendars for me, nor the snacks that put pounds on me and take many months to lose. All I need is something to keep me occupied with a good product at the end.

Last Winter I made a coat from purple Yorkshire wool - not as complicated as yours but I'm very pleased with it. I made a big mistake of economising on the lining which I regret - it looks fine but it was the devil to sew and I doubt it will last as long as the coat.
You live and learn!

I have a project too.
This year it will be to complete an Autumn throw crochet-along.

I had never done one of these before and bought it full of optimism that it would be ready for Harvest Festival season. Huh!

I am half way through week 3 of 6 so plenty left to do and new stitches to learn as I go.

That and a couple of jigsaws will keep me busy.

Hope you enjoy sewing, and wearing, your coat Karmalady

You are all so talented.