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   starzoe | Nov 22, 2009 01:24am | #1

   I have made a lot of bog coats from this pattern. You won't have to worry about ease. For a very small person you can use 45" wide fabric, if I remember correctly, besides length, the only measurement needed is across the shoulders and down toward the wrist. This means 60" or 58" fabric for most people.

   I usually trimmed the sleeve hem and the across-the-bust seam with ultrasuede - gives a nice finished look. If you have any more questions, ask away.

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   sew1cherry | Nov 22, 2009 09:13am | #4

   Thanks for your info. It helped to know how wide my fabric needed to be.

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   Gloriasews | Nov 22, 2009 08:23am | #2

   Have you checked with Threads Customer Service?  They could provide you with a copy of that article.  Also, look at Advanced Search at the top of our list of topics to the left of this screen & look for 'bog coat'.  We had a conversation about it last year & you'll get lots of ideas & information.  If you have questions, please ask away, as we're happy to reply.

   Like Starzoe, I've made a couple of bog coats, too, out of queen-sized blankets, one lined with heavy flannelette, & the other (for winter)  lined with Thinsulate & printed cotton, appliqued on the outside (back shoulder across, & front pockets) with the lining cotton, that turned out to be the warmest winter coat I've ever had, & it was washable.  Good luck!

   Gloria

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   sew1cherry | Nov 22, 2009 09:11am | #3

   Thanks for your info. The search info was especially appreciated!

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   Gloriasews | Nov 22, 2009 09:35am | #5

   You're welcome :)  I'm glad it helped (& that you found it).

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   sewluving | Nov 22, 2009 10:11am | #6

   Now I have to look up this and see just what a 'bog coat' is.  Never heard of it.

   Heather in Calgary

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   funkyjazzdesigns | Nov 22, 2009 03:46pm | #7

   If you do a google search for bog coat you'll come up with several versions that will give you measurements/directions as well as the bit of history - why it's called a bog coat.

   Christine

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   rodezzy | Nov 30, 2009 06:40pm | #8

   http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/projects/bog_coat/index.html

   This site gives the measurements and construction.