A Proper Coat for Gráinne
Pattern and bits
Gráinne likes the clothes I have been making for her, but she made a special request for an eighteenth century frock coat so she could feel like a real pirate. I could not resist the challenge, although it took a few days and a few false starts before I draughted a pattern that I thought would work…
Plain
She did approve of the shape, but thought it was a little plain-looking
Decoration
…so I went back to the sewing room and dug out gold thread and beads
Waiting Patiently
…and Gráinne sat in her favourite basket waiting patiently…
Fancy
Quimper Hittys 
Oh! What a very special pirate she is! You outdid yourself on this work of art… Can’t wait to hear all about her adventures!
Thank you! I am absolutely sure that adventures will be forthcoming!
Such elegance!
Gráinne is much happier with the gold braid!
Very proper, well done and worth waiting for.
She certainly seems to think so (fortunately!)
Hmmm. I love this. It seems the Pirates have high flown ideas about their clothing, though.
Oh, there are for sure those pirates who fancy a high-flown cut o’ the jib when they’re out there on the high seas flaunting their non-conformity. I see Grainne likes to go barefoot (and I sure love to see her that way), but she may be thinking a knee-high pair of shiny piratical boots might be the next Best Thing.
Gráinne is happy barefoot for now, but perhaps when she sails to cooler climes!
I believe some folk are very particular in their wants and demands clothing-wise, and what Pirate wants, Pirate gets – beware!
Your are so good for your Hittys. I am very impressed with your creativity in making the pirate coat.
Denise Miller
Thank you, Denise – I love my Hittys and love to sew for them!
Amazing creativity! Such fine work! Lucky Gráinne to have such a great coat!
She will be both warm and elegant on the high seas!
She looks absolutely splendid in her new pirate clothing, and so pleased with what you did for her!! The gold was the perfect solution for a pirate lady!
Thanks very much – Gráinne knew what she wanted alright!
Her coat is beautiful!
Thank you – She is glad I smartened it up a tad – she wants to make a mark and I think she will!
you are amazing, the coat fascinated me. Thank you, love, nia
Thank you, Nia. I made a Pirate coat for my son when he was around six years old – never did I dream I would next make one for a six-inch high girl!
It is not easy to make a miniature coat. I really love your craft/art works, your posts always make me happy and smile… You are welcome, and have a nice weekend, love, nia
Wow! (I know I keep posting that, but everything you make deserves a Wow!) Lovely coat, and one very satisfied pirate!
She’s almost ready to take on any adventure now…
Pirate-y Perfect!
Arrr.
Our very own “Jack Sparrow”…sartorial elegance on the high sea!! Love the jacket and pretty Grainne.
Thank you – she is looking forward to fun in the Hitty cupboard and on the briny ocean!
a pirate fashionista, the coat is perfect and the hat tops it off with it’s pink feather. Delightful!
She loves her new coat – it makes her feel adventurous! Apart from the striped skirt she is dressed exactly as my son was at age six – pink feather and all!
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