Plaid Handwoven Coat: I started weaving in November 2025, made and tested the coat pattern in January 2026, finished weaving in March and started sewing in April. The pattern is an irregular plaid in a broken chevron twill, done in a acrylic/wool blend. I wove ten yards in total.

Close-up of the weave

First five yards complete

Weaving in progress

Close-up of the button closure

Pattern pieces all cut out

Threading in progress

Coat with all panels, sleeves and collar attached

Coat laid flat before the back panels were attached

Creating the warp