A tailored coat is a key element to make any outfit feels luxurious! This one features a classic double breasted front with an elegant lapel collar and functional welt pockets. Plus, it’s got a fully lined interior for a clean finish. To make yours now, pick high a quality wool and lining, and you’ll look gorgeous without breaking the bank!
Its oversized cut will lend itself perfectly to a thicker fabric that will keep you warm and snug. If you’re lucky and live in a place where winters are less harsh, this coat will also work with lighter fabrics. Just be sure to match the weight of fabric with the lining!
To style this timeless piece, no need to be conservative. Dare to be bold and grab a pair of pointy shoe and some wide leg pants for a totally glamorous look… or for a more modern take, go for a minimalist beige fabric paired with jeans and Chelsea boots. Wrap a chunky scarf around your neck and you’re ready to brave the cold gracefully!
Download the FREE PDF sewing pattern, and sew your own timeless coat now!
1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- 3 m (3 3/8 yd) brushed wool, felted wool, tweed or bouclé
- 1.8 m (2 yd) viscose or satin lining like bemberg or kasha
- 1.1 m (1 1/4 yd) fusible interfacing
- All-purpose thread
- Universal needle
- 4x buttons, 2.5 cm (1″) wide
- 1x button, 2 cm (3/4″) wide
- Buttonhole cutter or seam ripper
- Hand sewing needle
- OPTIONAL: shoulder pads
PLEASE NOTE! Fabric requirements are based on a width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, you may need more fabric!
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 85 cm (33 1/2″) | 89 cm (35″) | 93 cm (36 1/2″) | 97 cm (38″) | 101 cm (39 1/2″) | 105 cm (41″) | 109 cm (42 1/2″) |
| Waist | 64 cm (25 1/2″) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Hips | 92 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
Finished garment measurements
Ease is included in the measurements below to make the garment larger than the body.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 106 cm (42″) | 110 cm (43 1/2″) | 114 cm (45″) | 118 cm (46 1/2″) | 122 cm (48″) | 126 cm (49 1/2″) | 130 cm (51″) |
| Length | 93 cm (36 5/8″) | 94 cm (37″) | 95 cm (37 3/8″) | 96 cm (37 3/4″) | 97 cm (38 1/8″) | 98 cm (38 1/2″) | 99 cm (38 7/8″) |
| Biceps | 38.6 cm (15 1/8″) | 39.8 cm (15 5/8″) | 41 cm (16 1/8″) | 42.2 cm (16 5/8″) | 43.4 cm (17 1/8″) | 44.6 cm (17 5/8″) | 45.8 cm (18 1/8″) |
Sewing Notes
Here are some tips we recommend for a successful sewing project:
Fit and style
- This coat is loosely fitting, so it’s not necessary to blend between the sizes. If you’re larger at the hips, choose a size according to your hips measurements. On the contrary, if you’ve got a fuller bust, choose a size according to your bust. Either way, refer to the body measurements chart.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, you can also check the length of the garment and see if it’s suitable with your height. You may want to compare the length with a similar piece of clothing. The length of the coat is mid-thigh.
- If you need to shorten or lengthen the garment to achieve this look, slash the pattern above and below the waist notch. Slash perpendicularly to the grainline, and spread to add length, or overlap to shorten. When you spread the pattern, fill in the gap with scraps of paper. Tape everything back in place. Be sure to do this on the pattern pieces of both the outer layer and lining.
- If you adjust the pattern, be sure to replace the button and buttonhole symbols so that they are evenly spaced.
- Adjust also the length of the sleeve by half the amount you added or removed on the body.
Fabrics
- Your fabric should have a bit of stiffness and weight, avoid fluid fabrics. Also, be sure that you pick a fabric and a lining with a similar fiber content so it’s easier to watch the finished garment.
- The lining should have a more slippery feel so it doesn’t stick to your shirts when you wear the finished garment.
Cutting out
- Preshrink the fabric before you start cutting it out. To do so, wash and dry the same way you would with the finished garment. This means you should also take into account the fabric type and its content.
- Once the fabric is washed and dried, press it to remove all the creases. Be sure that you’ve set your iron to a temperature that is suitable to the fabric. As a rule of thumb, synthetic fibers (acrylic, spandex, polyester…) should be pressed at low heat, and natural fibers (cotton, wool, linen…) should be pressed at high heat.
- When you’re ready to cut into the fabric, fold it lengthwise, right sides together. The fold should not twist and lay flat. If it’s twisting, unfold and fold again, until it lays flat. Then, place the pattern pieces so that the grainline is parallel to the selvages.
- Be sure that you don’t cut the notches too much, they should be about 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″). If your fabric frays a lot, you may prefer to mark your notches with a chalk.
Sewing
- This coat is fully lined, so you don’t need an overlocker. However, if your fabric or lining frays a lot, you may want to overlock all around the edges once the pieces are cut into the fabric. You can prevent fraying with a sewing machine by sewing a zigzag stitch right on the edges of the fabric pieces.
- If you’re not sure how to sew buttonholes, be sure to check your sewing machine manual. The process will vary from one machine to another.
Good luck with your sewing project!
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what a great pattern and lined also! thank you so much have made the UP1021 cardigan and the fit is so good
Thank you for your kind words!
Oh my Goodness, You have hit the ball out of the park!
PS I wish you did PayPal for Kofi 🙁
Thank you for the suggestions. I added a Paypal account.
Thank you so much!
Such a nice pattern. Unfortunatly I wont be able to sew it without instructions since I only use PayPal for Internet purchases
your patterns are the best. Super detailed and clear. Thanks so much for sharing with us. I’ll make it and share the result.
Can you share shorter jacket’s patterns ? Like channel style.
hugs from Colombia.
Thank you Cata! I already have something similar planned. Stay tuned!