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…it was on sale for $3.99 and

…I absolutely love the big collar and

…I love, love, love the way the collar can wrap around for another look and

…it looked warm and cozy and

…I need something to wear over dresses about 3 Sundays a year and

…because fleece was 50% off at Hancocks

I made this:

Oh wait! You wanted to see my version. Well, if you insist…

but first, let me tell you that I don’t know if I love it or not. Why?

For starters, it’s ginormous!!!!! Yes, that’s a technical term. I guess I should have known it would be when it called for 4 (yep, you read that right!) yards of fabric.

I did love that it was simple to put together and no hemming! The edges are finished with your serger.

But, have you ever tried to cut a pattern out of 4 yards of fleece? Did I mention you have to cut it from a flat piece. That means you have a piece of fabric 72 inches by 144 inches to spread out to cut. That’s my whole living room carpet!!!

I didn’t read the instructions and the jacket went together really easily.

And, before I forget, if you are new to sewing with fleece, check out this post.

Here’s the collar (the reason I bought the pattern):

And a few full pictures: