Happy Tuesday, dear Hivers and sewing enthusiasts. Today I’m happy because I made myself a coat and pants set that’s just DREAMY! I’d seen something like this on Pinterest a long time ago, and then a friend decided to celebrate her birthday in black and white. After searching through store window after store window, I decided to make it. Well, I don’t usually wear clothes in those colors—I prefer a more vibrant, colorful style—and it all seemed really expensive to me for something I probably wouldn’t wear again.
So, one afternoon after work, I went to a nearby fabric store. Relying on a map and my not-so-great sense of direction, I arrived just before closing time. Luckily, I already knew what I wanted—that’s why it’s so important to have a visual reference, whether it’s a hand-drawn sketch or a photograph, as was the case for me: a pair of polka-dot pants and a white coat, because it’s already starting to get cold here. I took a design from Pinterest and, using ChatGPT, started changing up the color combination until I found the one that looked best on me.


Thanks to that, I was able to choose the fabrics easily. Since I couldn’t play around with colors, I went with textured fabrics instead. For the coat, I chose the “corderito” fabric—it’s like the kind used for stuffed animals, made of cotton and very soft—and for the pants, I chose the “Sofía” Lycra. I bought 1m ⅕ of each, to account for seam allowances and just in case I made a mistake—after all, it had been a little over a year since I’d last used the sewing machine.


After two days, I got down to work on the fabric, so I cut out what I thought would be the hardest part: first, the coat, based on one I already own and like the way it fits me, taking great care with each step and trusting that what I once learned, I still remember. The pieces I cut out for the coat were: the front, the back, and the two sleeves. I wanted pockets, but with so little time, I didn’t want to stress myself out any more XD—you guys know what I mean.

I sewed the large pieces together at the shoulders—using a seam that resembles an overlock stitch—with patience and care. Then I refined the sleeve openings and attached them to the coat using the same type of seam. I hemmed all the edges, but I didn’t stop there—I wanted a fabulous collar, so I made one. I measured the coat’s collar from end to end and added enough length so that it would cover my entire neck and have a fold that gives the coat an elegant touch.

After cutting out the rectangular neckline, I sewed the side edges together to form a loop, or something like that. Then I folded it into the shape I wanted and attached it to the coat using a looser stitch and an awl, since there are several layers of thick fabric. And that’s how the coat is finished.

The next day, I got started on the pants—a pair I love the way they fit and that’s made of the same fabric. The challenge here was the waistband, so let’s take it step by step: first, I placed the pattern (with the wrong side facing up) on the fabric and cut out the front piece, marking it with pins and a little soap while keeping the seam allowances in mind; then I did the same for the back piece. It’s important to distinguish between them because the inseams and waist heights aren’t the same.
In total, there will be 4 pieces, plus the waistband, which is the midpoint between the waist and the bottom of the pants. First, sew the front pieces together along the inseam; do the same with the back pieces. Now that you have two sets of pieces, place them right sides together and sew them together from the crotch to the hem. Next, sew the outer leg seams using the same overlock stitch, but with tighter tension because the fabric stretches.
Now it's time to sew the hems with a double stitch. Finally, we attach the belt—first, we pin it all along the edge, then we sew it with an overlock-style stitch—and the whole outfit is done! It turned out so cute that I was surprised, and so were my friends. Remember to always iron the seams so everything looks neat and tidy. I look forward to your questions and suggestions.





