Bella Loves Patterns Grace Coat

Buy the Grace Coat sewing pattern from Bella Loves Patterns. Grace is a classic mid-calf, double-breasted coat with a relaxed, straight silhouette. Its main feature is the dolman sleeve with an underarm gusset panel. Topstitching at the collar, shoulders, sleeve hems, centre back seam and belt helps to accentuate the seams. The topstitching can be done by hand or machine.

Grace has a bal collar with a collar stand, single button closure at the lapel edge, front welt pockets at the sides, and two poppers at the waist for a clean polished look. Inserted raglan shoulder pads create a beautiful round shoulder line. There is a vent at the centre back for ease of walking. Grace can be worn with or without a belt, which when not worn can be left hanging on a belt loop inside the coat.

The coat is fully lined with a set-in sleeve lining. Grace is a timeless coat to keep for life.

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?

Suggested fabrics: 

Outer layer: Medium to heavyweight coating fabrics such as wool, cashmere, boiled wool, Melton, double face wool. Avoid loose weave wools and opt for more stable fabric options.

Lining: Lightweight slippery fabrics such as satin, silk habotai, viscose lining, viscose twill, cupro and acetate.

Interfacing: Lightweight to midweight woven polyester or viscose interfacing.

Fabric requirements: 

Height Group 1: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Outer layer, 3.15 - 3.7 m (3.3 - 3.9 yd) // Lining, 1.8 - 2.2 m (2 - 2.3 yd) // Interfacing, 1.5 m (1.7 yd).

Height Group 2: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: Outer layer, 3.3 - 3.9 m (3.5 - 4.1 yd) // Lining, 1.9 - 2.3 m (2.1 - 2.5 yd) // Interfacing, 1.5 m (1.7 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 22 (approx. UK 6/8 – 18/20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted to fit a B cup size and has two height options:

Height Group 1: 160 cm (5’3″)
Height Group 2: 170 cm (5’7″)

Select the closest height to your body. If you are in the middle, choose the taller. Both groups have the same width around the body – the only difference is in the length. If you are outside these height groups, you may need to alter the pattern length.

Notions: One button, 2.5 cm (1") diameter; one reinforcement button (flat), 1-1.2 cm (3/8"-1/2") diameter; two poppers, 2 cm (3/4") diameter; wadding raglan shoulder pads; stay tape (bias and straight edge tape); one spool of matching silk thread if topstitching by hand; basting thread (no special thread required); small amount of wonder web (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home patterns for coat (50 pages for Group 1, 51 pages for Group 2) and lining (37 pages for Group 1 or Group 2); US letter print-at-home patterns for coat (57 pages for Group 1, 56 pages for Group 2) and lining (43 pages for Group 1, 46 pages for Group 2); A0 copy shop patterns for coat (3 sheets for Group 1 or Group 2) and lining (2 sheets for Group 1, 3 sheets for Group 2) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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