Wardrobe by Me Car Coat

Buy the Car Coat sewing pattern from Wardrobe by Me. The Car Coat is a relaxed outerwear piece that's perfect for layering. Whether you're heading out for a walk in the city or dressing up for a casual evening, this jacket is a go-to wardrobe staple.

The Car Coat is oversized and boxy with dropped shoulders. It is fully lined and features a convertible collar, front and back yokes, and deep armholes. The front welt pocks have optional flaps. The coat is finished with three large buttons.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: Choose a medium to heavy weight woven fabric (wool coating, wool blend coating, boiled wool) for the main fabric, and a smooth woven lining.

Fabric requirements: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: Main, 2 - 2.5 m (2.25 - 2.75 yd) // Lining, 1.6 - 2 m (1.75 - 2.25 yd) // Optional contrast collar fabric, 0.5 m (0.5 yd).

If you choose to use fabric with a large scale plaid, you must buy an extra metre of fabric to pattern match. The contrast collar fabric is optional. If you make your jacket all in one fabric, this is already included in the fabric requirements.

Sizing: 2XS – 4XL (approx. UK 6 – 26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Interfacing, 90 cm (35") wide, 1 m (1.25 yd); three 20-22 mm (3/4") buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (58 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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