https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:51:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2255053 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:09:40 +0000 RobinF 2255053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I agree you want a drapey fabric for sure, not a stiff one.</p> <p>&nbsp;I can't wait to see how it turns out.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2255042 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:52:02 +0000 Lana 2255042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poiret was a wonderful Art Nouveau designer. &nbsp;I cant wait to see the finished piece when you make it. The costuming for the film “The Danish Girl” was inspired by Poiret, so it so fun to watch especially a scene where she wears a gorgeous blue velvet cloak.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2255013 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:37:27 +0000 Suz 2255013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love this -- it's gorgeous. SO glam. You could do it in so many different types of fabric. I think it is a question of scale -- I'm short, and if it were scaled for my height I would absolutely wear it. After all, those flappers were not all tall. The popular song of that era went: "Five foot two, eyes of blue....has anybody seen my gal?"&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254897 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:46:42 +0000 Ginger 2254897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, please do this! I do think it's best in a drapey fabric, so a stiff metallic brocade is not the best. Burnout velvet is one of the most comment materials I've seen recommended for the luxurious look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254865 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:02:34 +0000 Jenava 2254865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done a few folkwear patterns! They are great. I have Rosie the Riveter and the Romanian blouse. I did two pair of pants from the Rosie pattern. They are awesome and zip in the back which is flattering, and am about to start my second work shirt. And I scaled the blouse patter and did a matching one for my 3 year old.</p> <p>I've seen that pattern. It does looks easy although i'm sure working with the fabric as shown is probably not for beginners. I recently did up a skirt in brocade and found I could only sew on the right side or I'd get pulls in the metallic threads from my needle, despite using a very fine needle. But in some other heavy fabric I'm sure it would be delightful. I could see maybe adding some hand embroidery to a wool version? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254864 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:50:19 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2254864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni- yes!<br /> This is a historical pattern straight from the early 20th century, when Paul Poiret's designs were all the rage.<br /> I do think that scale plays a big part in wearability.<br /> It's a gorgeous design, and will look modern if done right. I have no need of coats in my current climate, so I will enjoy it on others. I can't wait to see how this turns out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254857 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:35:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2254857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Groovy, baby! (And yes, I see echos of the 20s in the 60s)</p> <p>Staysfit, I’d go so far as to say that height isn’t a factor at all—proportion is. Short women complain they “can’t” wear a midi skirt, and try to prove that by wearing one that’s 4” below their knees—midi for you and me, but not on a short-legged 5’ frame! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254851 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:32:24 +0000 Staysfit 2254851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous coat! I hope you take the risk and attempt to make it! &nbsp;I will admire you from afar! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>On another thread, perhaps&nbsp;it might be nice to explore why height is not the only key factor that would make this coat wearable? &nbsp;I am fairly tall (5’9”) by most peoples standards, however, I cannot pull off this sort of silhouette. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254846 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:42:59 +0000 Cardiff girl 2254846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!The hunt is on for a stunning fabric now to make it up in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254843 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 07:16:36 +0000 Bijou 2254843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its a beautiful coat and I think this style would work well on you because you have the height to carry it off. It would require quite a bit of fabric. I love it in brocade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254837 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:05:27 +0000 Jenni NZ 2254837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Presumably from Poiret the French fashion designer from maybe early 20th century? Paul Poiret? I think I have info about him in one of my fashion books but forget the details.<br /> That is quite the coat! Would it suit your “Natural” Kibbe type though? Looks a bit more Dramatic? Not that I am any sort of expert on Kibbe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254829 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 02:37:41 +0000 Jaime 2254829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Truly fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254816 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:05:18 +0000 Sloper 2254816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So distinctive and dramatic.&nbsp; Hopefully you can find the perfect fabric - it would make a spectacular statement piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254804 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:26:09 +0000 merwoman 2254804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is some coat!! It would look amazing on you. Now you have to find fabric to do it and you justice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254802 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:20:44 +0000 rachylou 2254802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! Dramatic! Gorgeous! That is something I’d be tempted to try my hand at as well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254796 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:46:29 +0000 Elle 2254796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous coat!&nbsp; Please post a picture when you make it.&nbsp; Maybe it will inspire me to dust off my sewing machine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254790 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:37:37 +0000 slim cat 2254790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous - but better suited for taller ladies with flare and style .<br />Would love to see something like that on you - you would rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/poiret-cocoon-coat#post-2254786 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:22:15 +0000 Synne 2254786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A quick post and run..</p> <p>But gosh, LOOK AT THIS. Feeling inspired by Ginger and other seamstresses on this forum, I have been searching for the perfect coat pattern. If I ever were to sit down and sew an entire coat, it better be the ULTIMATE coat. Right?</p> <p>Enter: The Poiret Cocoon Coat. </p> <p>Wooow. To think one can own and wear something like this! And it is presumably on the easier side to sew. I am floored!</p> <p>Will update if I ever get around to make this </p>