I’ve recently finishing making a lovely winter coat, and learned a few things along the way that I wish I’d known when I first made outerwear… so I’m sharing my tips and advice here. Whether you’re embarking on your first coat project, or have a little experience, I hope you’ll find some useful nuggets that will help you on this journey.
Happy Sewing!
Jen x
Mentioned in this video…
Style Arc Pattern Petra Coat: https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/petra-coat/?srsltid=AfmBOopVp3INcNBqrZfbIgSGMFerDabyBNk_1U4d7Npeti3XOy3xvCEg
Pressing ham and sleeve roll: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CatLadyCraftCornwall
Fabric clips: https://www.amazon.co.uk/wonder-clips/s?k=wonder+clips
Hump Jumper: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=hump+jumper+sewing+tool&crid=301DHJ8LZZYRM&sprefix=hump+jumper+sewing+tool%2Caps%2C129&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Fray Check: https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/fray-check?srsltid=AfmBOooM25jb4D1xj_E_CZhZYxTlDHg67obwEC8k1WlGVE5DftYxZAPW
Coat chain for hanging loop: https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/9523/chains/mw/coat-chain
00:00 Intro
00:50 My finished Petra Coat
03:08 Choosing the right pattern
07:23 Choosing the right fabric
10:59 Interfacing and Underlining
13:28 Pressing ham and sleeve roll
16:48 Get some wonder clips!
19:02 The Hump Jumper
22:51 Fray check to relieve anxiety…
24:53 Make a pressing cloth
26:56 Ready thready go!
28:17 Mark notches, don’t clip
30:05 Position pockets early
32:00 The all-important hanging loop
35:58 Details and Finishing
39:15 Enjoy and care for your coat!