Jocelyn's Felted Coat
A Knight's Tale
My research for this costume
I started this costume from the hat down because without the hat the whole thing just isn't right.  The hat I had to draft completely from scratch, but after many many tries I finally got it.
The coat itself is based off pattern B4688.  I used view B and stole a two-part sleeve from another pattern.  I drafted panels for the lower part of the coat.  I had to open the neckline and rework the sleeves to make the bells sit right.

I used winter white wool twill from Waetcher's Silk Shop and washed it in hot water to give it a felted texture.  I lined it with habotai which I dyed with Wine RIT.  Unfortulately the lining has a tendency to run when wet, which I discovered after destroying my hat, soon to be replaced.  I also dip-dyed the bottom of the skirt in wine RIT.  It is not dark enough, and I would probably add some scarlet next time I tried it.

The embroidery is a combination of hand embroidery on the dogs and sleeves and a close zig-zag stitch on the machine for all of the straight lines.  I think it worked pretty well.

I wore this costume at Dragon*Con this year, but still consider it a work-in-progress.  The lining is not in well and the whole coat needs some interfacing.  I also have some horsehair braid to add to the hem so it will stand out more.  I plan to add hooks and eyes to close it and I will have a white underdress for it.
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