In need of some tender loving care

This is my winter coat. I love this coat. I got it in the sale from Coast in December 2011 after eyeing it up for months. 

Recently I haven’t enjoyed wearing it so much. This is why. 

Every time I pull it on something else rips. The lining is ruined around the sleeves and in some places, it is just hanging on. There is a rip at the waistline, probably caused by my belts. Even my patch needs re-patching. 

The outer shell of the coat is far to good to give away or throw out so I have decided to use some of my week off work to replace it. I’ll share how I get on at the weekend. 

In the meantime, will you be curled up on the sofa with a culpa watching the Great British Sewing Bee? I’m almost in place!