Fantastic introduction to Coat Sewing

The Traveller Coat is a great introduction to coat sewing. It comes with a 57 page instruction booklet full of photos. It is a sewing marathon but if you are slow and steady and take it step by step it is certainly within reach for an intermediate sewist.

My measurements put me between 3 sizes (10 – 14). I wanted a slightly more fitted look so I went with the 10 and graded to the 14 at the waist. The pattern is drafted for a B cup which suited me well.

The fabric is a wool poly blend and the lining is a plain black habotai lining. I thought the main fabric was bold enough and a plain lining would complement it nicely. Only downside of using a checked/plaid pattern is trying to pattern match it. I think I did a good job across the collar and lapels but it’s a bit off at the side seams.

I very much recommend this pattern to any intermediate sewist whose a bit intimidated by sewing coats. I feel like I’ve learnt so much from completing this project that I’m actually looking forward to sewing another coat next winter.

For more details and more photos you are welcome to check out my Sewing Blog Cally on Sewing – Traveller Coat Review or come find me on Instagram @callyonsewing