Fur coat reconstructed to stole-cape

My friend was given a mink fur coat from an estate. She asked me if I could reconstruct it into a stole-cape. This is the back.











The front.

















Interior view.












Original coat.

McCall's 5416 - Toddler Jumper

This is McCall's 5416. The envelope suggests using the pattern for a sundress or top with summer-weight fabrics. However, I used lightweight wool and my daughter will wear it as a jumper. While the pattern is easy enough for a beginner, it was also challenging enough for me (an intermediate) because I lined it. I used french seams and hand hemmed.