Posted by My Coco is complete! This definitely will not be the last although this fabric from Fabworks will take some beating.
I made a size 3 but added to the bust at the seam. Then I took it all in again by 1cm down the side seam after trying it on.
I took a good 2 inches off the bottom. I read somewhere that the hem shouldn’t finish at the widest part of you and I agree. A couple of inches above is much more flattering on me.
This week has seen my Coco turn from this.
To this.
Ewwww, no!
And finally after a dash to the shop for enough fabric for one more sleeve, to this.
My daughter isn’t keen but I love it.
What’s not to love? It’s so warm and snuggly.
I shall wear it this weekend to our Yorkshire Spoolettes meet-up in Dewsbury (the forecast is cold) and get a photo of me in it.
You see, I had taken my makeup off at this point.
Not a pretty sight.
Love, Lucie xx
P.S. Here’s a photo taken on the Saturday ready for our meet up!
Love, Lucie 
Looks as if it will be cosy. Even better to see you wearing it!
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I know, I know. I’ll update the post when I can. I get frustrated when I read a post and I can’t see the maker modelling the garment and here I have done exactly that!
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That’s okay, not frustration just eager anticipation!
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Can’t wait to see it in the flesh on Saturday (and you of course!)
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It’ll be great to put some faces to names!
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That’s better! You still haven’t managed to please your daughter but at least she didn’t say it looked ‘home made’ this time did she?
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I’m not quite sure what she thought but then I don’t like all her clothes either! I think it wasn’t ‘mainstream’ enough. There’s no pleasing her sometimes!
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I will be watching from afar, and it will be easy to spot you in the pics! Lovely top, very pretty neckline – no wonder it’s such a popular pattern.
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You can be sure one or two of us might write a blog post.
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Looking forward to them! 🙂
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Looking forward to seeing you there in this. It’s stunning. I must be the only person not to make a successful Coco although I love Tillys patterns and have made 6 Agnes. See you Saturday K xXx
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What problem did you have with it? I think if I had made the version without the funnel neck, I might have found the neckline a little loose. I’ll have to remedy that, but with funnel neck it’s fine.
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Yes definitely too loose and wide. I don’t understand this fashion for cold necks and showing bra straps however lovely they are. Funnel it is then for the next one. Thanks. See you Saturday K xXx
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I love it!
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yay! Much better, I really thought the black was going to be a bit odd but it looks great now. Jo x
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Yes, the black looked a little random!
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Pretty top! Looks better without the black sleeves, I think.
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The feel of the black fabric against my skin wasn’t great either so I’m pleased I was able to rescue it.
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It looks fab. I so need to get my machine out again.
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It’s a very easy make to get back into it.
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Maybe something that I should consider? We have a holiday in a week so hoping that I get some time then.
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Oh I love that Lucie. As you know I don’t sew but to my untrained eye, the fabric really suits that style. Well done x
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Thanks. This one’s a keeper:)
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It looks great with the matching sleeves so I bet you’re glad you made the effort to track down some more fabric. I quite like it with the black sleeves too, mind you:)
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It looks fab! There might be a bit of photo bombing from the spoolettes when you’re trying to get a photo of you in this! 😀
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The fabric is absolutely lovely!
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So glad you hunted down some more fabric, looks great and very comfy. Photo bombing sounds fun Thimberlina! 😉
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It looks great – and I agree better without the contrasting sleeves. Looking forward to seeing it in person tomorrow.
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I love that fabric and you look gorgeous in Ali’s photo of you in it at the meet up.
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