Folkwear Basics Overcoat

Buy the Basics Overcoat sewing pattern from Folkwear. Everyone should have a warm coat in their wardrobe, and this roomy, low-calf length overcoat fits the bill perfectly. The simple, unlined construction, with built-on sleeves (dolman-like) and a one-piece front placket, makes this a quick coat to sew up. The roomy fit allows it to be layered over bulky winter clothing, and provides a fashionable look as well. The collar can be buttoned for a warm stand-up collar or can lie flat. The large front placket can be buttoned in either direction with big novelty buttons or plain and simple ones. You can add large snaps or even button-and-loops or frogs. The wide sleeves come nearly to the wrist and end in wide and deep cuffs. Make the cuffs and/or collar from contrasting fabric (or even faux fur) for an interesting or dramatic look. The large pockets, essential for any coat, provide an opportunity for embellishment or the use of contrast fabric.

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 pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The A0 sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: Mid-weight fabric such as cotton twill, heavy-weight linen, silk noil or dupioni, wool, or a sturdy knit. Also, heavier-weight fabric in wool, denim, or canvas.

Fabric requirements: 

45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: With or without nap, 6 1/8 - 7 yd (5.6 - 6.4 m).

60″ (150 cm) wide fabric: With nap, 4 1/4 - 5 5/8 yd (3.9 - 5.1 m) // Without nap, 4 - 4 3/4 yd (3.7 - 4.3 m).

Interfacing: 20" (51 cm) wide: 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 yd (1.2 - 1.6 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: Thread; four 1" (2.5 cm) buttons for front; two 5/8" (1.6 cm) buttons, optional.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (66 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (2 sheets); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets).

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