Regency Short Coat (Spencer)

This one was an interesting one.  I wanted a regency-era coat to go with a dress I had made.  I was able to find a wonderful blue velvet, suitable for dress making.  The pattern I used was from Rocking Horse Farm.  It was not a good fit!  I made the smallest size, and despite not being particularly petite it was far too big.   I had to alter both the bust darts, and add a centre back dart to get a good fit.  I was able to go off-pattern to make it double breasted, and the self-facing buttons also really worked.  Accessorised with very simple beret from the same fabric.

Rocking Horse Farm Pattern (Spencer Jacket)
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