Indygo Junction Midtown Trench

  Last September when I attended the American Stitches Sewing Expo in Novi, MI, I picked up this pattern, The Midtown Trench by Indygo Junction.

I also purchased this bold gray and purple print at the Expo from my favorite vendor, Vogue Fabrics. The fabric is actually a somewhat drapey, cotton/rayon blend I think. But it did sew up nicely for this application. 


I am loving these wide collars and big buttons lately, with a retro feel to them:


Of course, the swing pleats in the back are really cute, and the two-piece sleeve adds interest. Side seam pockets are handy too.





Since we are still having WINTER weather here in Michigan, I wanted to wear this to work at least once this season and grab some pics. Now I am on to summer sewing!
                                                 (title for this photo: Red means STOP)

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Patty-- Love, love the trench. The fabric looks great in the pattern!! Your tailoring looks impeccable.

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  2. TheresaMarch 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Oh thank you for this review. I have this pattern but have hesitated to make it. It looks very flattering on you
    and the fabric is perfect for it. Do you think it would translate as well in something vinyl coated for true rain wear?

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  3. Terri KMarch 24, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Patty You look so elegant wearing your interpretation of this pattern! It is both striking and sophisticated.

    Theresa, I saw another displayed at the Atlanta ASG booth at the recent Atlanta Sewing Expo and as I recall, it was in one of those new coated cotton fabrics.

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  4. PattyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Theresa: I think this pattern would work up great as rainwear! I keep thinking about using the new vinyls to make myself a jazzy spring raincoat!

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  5. Saint Nolt SewsMarch 24, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I have this pattern and need to use it after seeing your jacket. It is 80+ today in South Texas, so it would be for next fall.

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  6. LoriMarch 25, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Patty, this is such a cute trench coat and the fabric is fantastic.

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  7. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I work for Indygo Junction and I just love the Midtown Trench. We have made it out of the new laminated fabrics as a raincoat and it worked out great.

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  8. gwensewsMarch 26, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    That is so darn cute! I want. Now, I'm off to IJ to order it!

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  9. Karen SApril 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    The jacket looks great. I like the fabric even more than when you bought it now that I see it made up. It was a great choice for that pattern. Now I want to get that pattern for sure.

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  10. Ann Made StudioApril 6, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Love your coat! It is very flattering and the fabric is gorgeous.

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  11. TanyaApril 6, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Great trench coat, love the fabric.

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  12. SheilaApril 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Awesome Coat and love....love the print... You look so chic.

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  13. Leslie VApril 22, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    beautiful!!

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  14. CennettaNovember 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Excellent! You look fabulous.

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