Folkwear 254 Swing Coat

Buy the 254 Swing Coat sewing pattern from Folkwear. This easy, breezy coat is a snap to make, with just four main pattern pieces. The front pieces have neck extensions that stitch together at the centre back to form the collar. The back is stitched into a back yoke and features a deep pleat for maximum swing!

The sleeves are narrow at the wrist so you can push them up for a casual look and they stay put. The pattern offers two pocket versions: side-seam and patch.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The A0 sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: Fabrics that drape well yet still have body, such as lightweight linen, gabardine (rayon, wool, or cotton), lightweight denim, soft cotton twill. For a crisp, sculptured look, consider silk taffeta. Or create a sheer, translucent style with silk organza. Note: Wrong side may show.

Fabric requirements: 45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: 5 1/8 - 6 1/8 yd (4.7 - 5.6 m) // 60″ (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 5/8 - 4 5/8 yd (3.4 - 4.3 m) // Lining for optional patch pocket: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1/4 yd (0.2 m).

Sizing: XS – XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread // Optional: topstitching thread for yoke and pleat edges.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (54 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (2 sheets); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets).

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