Felted patchwork Katwise inspired recycled sweatercoats - vastly different from others you might have seen. These are painstakingly for way better durability, warmth and better fit. The felting creates a completely different garment and also provides enough structure for machine embroidery and sparkling sequin work (most coats have this). Most contain buttery-soft, luxurious recycled cashmere. Some are 100% cashmere. Mixed with fleece for visual flare. This one DOES have wool - it's also one of my older, less fancy coats, so you get a bit of a price break. More about that .
This coat has a name: "Castor"
Before you get too excited, please check the measurements below. Here are the very rough measurements, and I take a lot of these to try to help.
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Shoulder to shoulder: ~15 INCHES |
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Underarm to underarm: ~44 INCHES |
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Hood length: ~47 INCHES |
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Sleeve length: ~ 27 INCHES |
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Neck to hem: ~53" |
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Waist when fastened: ~37" |
| Closure: Zipper, with belt ties |
Other notes: This one has a double-felted cashmere bodice so it is heavier and warmer. Literally two 2-ply cashmere sweaters were felted together to make the bodice. It is also absolutely loaded with sequins, all painstakingly sewn on with invisible thread. Like "I went nuts"-level sequins. They are all over the hood, sleeves and on the felted shape attached to the belt ties. They absolutely sparkle in the sunlight.
Psst... read up more about the fit and measurements of my coats .
Model measurements for comparison:
Height: 5' 3"
Bust: ~34"
Waist: ~34"
Weight: ~149 pounds
If a coat is just over the top, I've got some lower-hanging fruit for you - check out my , or listings as I often make these from material left over from the coats. You can put together a pair of arm-warmers, leg-warmers and a hat for a little less than a coat, but still have a SUPER cute ensemble! I don't always have a complete set, but it's worth a look. 😊
They're not designed to be worn in a blizzard in heavy snow, but these do keep a person warm - much more so than non-felted coats. It's like wearing a warm HUG. If you're looking at other coats and just need a frame of reference for comparison before you decide, you can order a cheapie needle-felted sample .
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