Steeeeellaaaaaa! The Rebecca Page Patterns Stella Coat Review

As soon as I saw Stella, I know it was over. 

My love affair with flair and coats had meshed together into one - to create the Stella Coat.

Rebecca Page has done it again - and I'm SO glad!

Stella is available in newborn to 12 years old or adult XS to 5XL sizing - or get both sizing in a Bundle. 

 What are her features?
-Funnel neckline
- Hidden button placket
- Princess seams
- High-low full skirt
- close-fitting sleeves with mock buttons
- Optional mock back belt
- Optional welt pockets

I had a few different fabrics to choose from, and opted for this Alice in Wonderland themed quilting cotton from Fabricland, part of some random quilting cotton I had already from some gifted fabric, and ran out to Walmart to find out they sold small bolts of quilting cotton - an chose a grey and turquoise butterfly fabric.  

It was that or sloths. 

I was squeeeeeeeing while sewing up Stella and putting her together piece by piece. 

I chose all the available options, and graded from a Medium bust to XL for the waist and hips.  

I took 3" off the length of the pattern - so this means all the pattern pieces had length taken off.  Definitely worthwhile, and it's the perfect hi-low length for me. 

The belt sits at the perfect area (natural waist), and I only had to take in the seam at the side underneath the armcycle to where the front pockets hit.  This tucked in the front a bit more for me, as I have a caboose, but not so much up front.  Next time I could definitely opt for Large front pieces, and XL back pieces to accommodate for this small adjustment. 

You can see the hi-low here in my side view. Isn't the drape lovely??

The sleeves were the perfect length for me (although to some, they would take length off - I'm in Canada and always have cold hands - longer sleeve = happy Crystal). I also have enough room for a thin sweater underneath without feeling constricted in the armcycle.

The buttons were from a shop on Etsy that I'd had for some time - brushed silver buttons that look like blooming flowers. The sleeve and back buttons are a smaller button from the same Etsy shop. 

I felt like a flasher opening up the coat to reveal the beautiful inside, but c'est la vie of a pattern tester!  

I paired Stella with my Chrissy Top and altered Slim Cargo Pants. 

A few tips I want to pass around:

- Take your time - sewing Stella isn't a race - follow ALL instructions and don't assume, or else the seam ripper will be your frienemie. 

- I sewed a stitch between every front button on the placket in order for the placket to stay flat

- I sewed snaps on the top welt pocket to help it stay shut (the fabric weight definitely played a part in this!)

So get your Ladies pattern here, newborn to 12 years old pattern here, and Bundle it up here!

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