Kelly Anorak – Closet Core Patterns

This is exactly what I was looking for in a coat pattern! I love all the features: hood, drawstring, cuffed sleeves and the option of beautiful finishes on the inside.

The pattern is unlined, but I chose to underline it with liberty cotton lawn. I did purchase the lining expansion, but that requires a different sleeve and for this coat I wanted to keep the original cuffs.

The instructions were easy to follow and I also used the sew a long on the closet case patterns website for extra reassurance.

I would recommend using a ruler to make sure the drawstring casing is straight.

The seam finishes have been well thought out, with the option of using flat felled seams and bias binding which give a really professional looking finish.

It’s quite close fitting, which I like, but if I make it again for winter I would probably grade out or size up to accommodate bigger jumpers. I made the size according to my bust measurement (after checking with a tape measure that my waist and hips would fit in this size) but in hindsight I should have graded out.

It took 12 evenings to cut and sew, a more involved make but definitely worth it!