Clare Coat Pattern
Clare Coat Pattern
Suggested Fabrics/Notions
Description
The Clare Coat is a chic cool-weather staple. Featuring raglan sleeves and an unstructured A-line silhouette, Clare is a great introduction to the joys of coat making.
View A hits at mid-thigh, with a face-framing collar, princess seams, an exposed asymmetrical zipper and welt pockets. View B has a more minimalist vibe;a dramatic funnel collar, double-breasted, ends at the hip with inseam pockets and full-length sleeves.
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Sizes 0-20
The 0-20 size range is drafted for B cup, with an average height of 5'-6".
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Fabric requirements
Yardage
45" / 1.14 m wide
- FABRIC ALL VIEWS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 3 yd (2.75 m), Sizes 10-14 = 3.75 yd (3.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 4 yd (3.75 m)
- LINING ALL VIEWS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m)
- INTERFACING ALL VIEWS ~ Sizes 0-20 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
58" / 1.5 m wide
- FABRIC ALL VIEWS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)
- LINING ALL VIEWS ~ Sizes 0-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m)
- INTERFACING ALL VIEWS ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m)
Suggested fabric type
- Body: Medium to heavyweight coating fabrics (ie: melton, felt, tweed and boiled wool). Bottomweight fabrics like denim, twill and canvas are also suitable for a lightweight spring or fall jacket.
- Lining: Silk, rayon bemberg, flannel backed satin (aka kasha).
- Interfacing: fusible weft interfacing. View A also requires 1/4yd (.25m) of horsehair canvas, sturdy muslin, or a heavier-weight interfacing to stabilize the collar.
Supplies required
- Tailor's ham for pressing
- Press cloth
- 2.5 yards (2.25m) 1/4" (6mm) stay tape for stabilizing armholes and collar
- Thread
- Scissors
- Marking tool
- Separating coat zipper for View A
- sizes 0-8 = 30" long
- sizes 10-14 = 31" long
- sizes 16-20 = 32" long
- 6 buttons or sew-in snap closures for View B
- Tailor's clap (optional)
What's included
- Detailed instructions in English and French
- Layered A0 PDF file: 3 pages
- Layered A4 PDF file: 42 pages
Sewing level
Advanced
Fabric Suggestions:
Wool Blend Coating
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