Do I have pictures of the cutting, heck no because I dove right in!
Beneath the kaleidoscope of florals and bold seams, the Technicolor Dream Coat relies on quiet, foundational details to hold it all together. One such element is twill tape—an unsung hero in garment construction. As defined in WAWAK’s blog on twill tape, it’s “a flat, woven tape that’s strong, stable, and commonly used to stabilize seams, reinforce stress points, or add structure to garments.” In this phase of construction, I used it to reinforce high-tension areas like curved necklines and shoulders. Though it won’t be visible in the finished coat, the twill tape plays a crucial role in supporting the overall shape and longevity of the piece.
There’s a moment in every project when the pieces finally start to come together—and suddenly, the vision you’ve been carrying in your head starts to live and breathe in fabric. After all the meticulous prep work, muslins, and quiet structural reinforcements, the Technicolor Dream Coat is finally taking shape. It’s the turning point where progress feels exponential, where every seam sewn brings a new surge of momentum. What once felt like a slow crawl now feels like a steady sprint toward the finish.
Support doesn’t stop at the seams—this strip of horsehair braid will be tucked into the hem, giving the coat’s sweeping skirt just the right amount of body and bounce. Hidden structure, visible impact.
For a coat this bold, there was no way the lining was going to be shy. I stumbled across a wild, vibrant print that instantly felt like the perfect counterpart to the outer fashion fabric—not because it matched in pattern (it absolutely doesn’t), but because it matched in spirit. The colors harmonize beautifully, but the lining brings its own kind of chaos—a playful, rebellious echo of the coat’s outer energy. It’s unexpected, a little loud, and completely in line with the joyful maximalism that this project has become.
One of my favorite moments in the construction process is when the secret pockets start to take shape—quiet little triumphs hidden in the seams. In this coat, they’re cleverly tucked into the facing seams, nearly invisible from the outside but perfectly placed for function. As the garment comes together, you can start to see the outlines emerge—a whisper of structure that hints at the practicality beneath all the drama. These aren’t just pockets—they’re design decisions, subtle and intentional, built right into the bones of the coat.
