Folkwear 230 Model T Duster

Buy the 230 Model T Duster sewing pattern from Folkwear. The introduction of the "horseless carriage" into American life at the dawn of the 20th century presented ladies with a wardrobe dilemma: how to protect their fancy feminine apparel from the dust and grime of motoring in a open automobile? The smart and sensible solution was a loose-fitting, unlined coat called, fittingly, a "duster".

This duster possesses a silhouette so simple, yet so subtly fitted, that it can take its place in any contemporary wardrobe. It features flared princess seams, a double-breasted front, and a classic notched collar and lapels which lend a traditionally tailored fit and look. Curved two-piece sleeves with shaped cuffs add a vintage touch. The generous patch pockets have shaped flaps.

View A is a contemporary low-calf length (on a 5'6" tall person). View B falls to the ankle and preserves the two deep back seam pleats of the original.

Your duster can run the gamut from sportswear to evening wear, depending on your choice of fabric, be it rugged denim, fine linen, or gabardine. Try it in water-repellent fabric for a terrific raincoat.

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 sheets will need to be joined with no overlap.

Suggested fabrics: Heavyweight cottons and blends, such as poplin, corduroy, or denim; suit-weight linen; wool gabardine and blends; water-repellent fabrics.

Fabric requirements: All without nap or one-way pile.

View A: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 5 5/8 - 6 7/8 yd (5.1 - 6.3 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 4 3/4 - 5 1/4 yd (4.3 - 4.8 m).

View B: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 7 1/4 - 8 1/8 yd (6.6 - 7.4 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 5 3/8 - 6 3/4 yd (4.9 - 6.2 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Interfacing (22"/56 cm wide), 1 5/8 yd (1.5 m) for View A or 1 7/8 yd (1.7 m) for View B; twelve 1" (2.5 cm) buttons; 1 1/2 yd (1.37 m) bias binding // View B only: 4 yd (3.66 m) additional bias binding if your machine does not overcast or zigzag.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (76 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (6 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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