First I'd like to congratulate the winners of the first challenge, they did a marvelous job. To see who Week 1's winner were, check out the Fabric Mart Blog Post: Challenge 1 Winners
A little history about this weeks challenge:
The
trench coat was invented by Burberry and Aquascutum back in the 1850s. Later it
was used as a raincoat by the British and French soldiers in WWI. The name
"trench coat" came to be because it was used by Army officers in the
trenches. During this time, the design was modified to include details such as
shoulder straps and D-rings, all added for specific reasons. The wrist buckles,
for example, were added to keep the rain out when using binoculars. A classic
trench coat was usually made of a waterproof fabric such as a heavy gabardine,
leather or poplin. It could have a removable lining, raglan sleeves and ranges
in length. It is double-breasted with 10 front buttons, wide lapels, a storm
flap, belt and pockets with button closure.
While we
probably don't use trench coats for these reasons today, we still see a lot of
these features on trendy coats of this time.
This
week's challenge is to sew a trench coat to fit your personality. It can be a
classic trench or a more trendy one. You can use classic fabrics or live on the
edge with a unique fabric. It can be lined or unlined. The only thing that is a
requirement is that it goes past your bottom so that it resembles a trench coat
in some way. There should also be some type of lapel, whether it be classic and
tailored or loose and floppy like trends you see today. There were some
interesting takes on a trench coat at Stylecaster.com. Be sure to tell us a
little about your personality, too!
Remember you can sew along and submit your entries as well and win 3 yards of this beautiful fabric for yourself. Makes sure you use #FabricistaFabricMart on Facebook and Instagram and all submissions are due by Friday, September 23, 2016. For more information: FabricMart.
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