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   mimi | Oct 09, 2005 12:01am | #1

   Lisbet21:  The current issue of Threads has an article on coats with a concealed placket (shown on Vogue 2472).  It is on Page 46 with a close-up of the inside on 49.

   mimi

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   KarenW | Oct 09, 2005 03:09am | #2

   There was also an article in the last few years on creating this hidden placket in a jacket - I'm sure same technique could be used on a coat (hope so, I'm planning to!).  Can't remember which issue but I'd check the Threads magazine site index.  I seem to recall it was done on a teal colored jacket, very nice.

   Karen

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   Lisbet21 | Oct 09, 2005 04:22am | #3

   Thank you Karen! I have just placed an order for the pattern via the Vogue website.

   I have the current issue of Threads, but you "woke me up" to the fact that the concealed placket was included on that particular coat pattern. Again, Thanks !!

   Lisbet

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   Lisbet21 | Oct 09, 2005 04:38am | #4

   OOOPS !! My very first post on this discussion group, and I have already made a mistake ! I really wanted to thank "mimi" for her reply.

   However, my Thank You to both mimi and Karen. I do have a few years of back issues, so will try going through them. Perhaps I can find some more info. on the subject.

   Sorry for the faux pas....please forgive !

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   mimi | Oct 09, 2005 07:25am | #5

   Welcome, Lisbet21!  Gatherings is a very friendly place.  I would love to see a picture of your finished coat.

   mimi

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   chopchop | Oct 09, 2005 08:46pm | #6

   Hi, I wrote the article on winter coats in the current issue and I'm pretty sure the pattern doesn't show a hidden button closure. If you need more information on making one just let me know.
   It's my preferred way of closing winter coats - every little bit of warmth helps in a North American winter.

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   sewpro | Oct 13, 2005 04:54pm | #7

   You probably have enough info by now, but I will just throw in my two cents worth! I would buy another pattern showing the hidden plcket and combine it with the coat pattern. You only want the front details, so just line up the center fronts and add the extension on the right side of the coat. You can use a jacket or a blouse pattern and just extend the lines down the length of the coat. Good luck!

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   Lisbet21 | Oct 13, 2005 07:36pm | #8

   Many Thanks for your in-put.....That is exactly what I have done. I have ordered the coat pattern from Vogue shown in the current issue of Threads. 

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   chopchop | Oct 14, 2005 05:12am | #9

   If you take a look at issue 112 it shows how to do a hidden button placket. Good luck.

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   Lisbet21 | Oct 18, 2005 02:44pm | #10

   Thank you very much. I took this long with my reply, because I have been searching for my copy of issue 112. Ironically it seems that my collection stops at 111.

   At that period in time, I sustained an injury....had to be hospitalized, so my subscription lapsed. Hopefully I can buy from Thread's "Back Issues" Dept.

   Again, my thanks..... your help is much appreciated.

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   chopchop | Oct 18, 2005 03:30pm | #11

   I'm sure they have a back issue. Let me know if they don't. Good luck.