Bog Coats - A Bevy

I don't remember what year it was when I took a Bog Coat class from Virginia Avery, but the making of it fit in with my aesthetic: use simple shapes to make clothing. I wrote to her after the class (yes this was when we used snail mail) and asked permission to teach the Bog Coat.  Her gracious response was yes as long as I didn't use her materials.  After hearing back from her, I started researching the Bog Coat and developed a twelve page pattern booklet in 1995, A Bevy of Bogs.  I taught classes on the Bog Coat and as well, made many, some of which sold, and I don't have photos of those.  However, I do have quite a few images to include here to give you some ideas about the versatility of this simple pattern.  

Recycled Wall-Hanging Bog - I made this from an all wool wall hanging that I bought at a Thrift Store in Napa CA.  

Kente Cloth Bog - Purchased rayon and cotton blend fabric.  The sleeve is pleated.

African Bog Tri-Part Design -  This is the design I came up with that has appeal for quilt makers, since the design is based on combinations of fabrics.

Art Deco Bog - Made from a polished cotton decorator fabric and completely lined with a luscious black and white rayon fabric.  This is a bit tricky and is a good example of how to cut one single piece of directional fabric to fit within the Bog Coat layout.

Christmas Bog Shrug - Based again on the tri-part design, but with a shrug treatment. 

Wool Plaid Bog Vest - I could write an entire article on this Bog because of all the design details incorporated in order to utilize one piece of fabric, and still have pockets and get a slim fit all within the Bog Coat framework.  This piece was sewn by hand.

Recently, I reactivated the Facebook page:  Wearable Art, an open group.  Included on the banner was a Bog Coat, and upon some discussion, a member suggested that we have a Bog Coat challenge.  This suggestion seemed to dovetail nicely with a way to acquaint people with the Bog Coat (should they be new to the design). 

Have you made a Bog Coat?  Would love to hear from you!