Closet Case Clara Coat Sewing Pattern

The Clare Coat is a chic cool-weather staple. Featuring raglan sleeves and an unstructured A-line silhouette, Clare is a great introduction to the joys of coat making.

View A hits at mid-thigh, with a face-framing collar, princess sleeves, exposed asymmetrical zipper and welt pockets. View B has a more minimalist vibe; double-breasted, it ends at the hip hip with inseam pockets, full-length sleeves and a dramatic funnel collar.

Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only

SUGGESTED FABRIC

Body: Medium to heavyweight coating fabrics (ie: melton, felt, tweed and boiled wool). Bottomweight fabrics like denim, twill and canvas are also suitable for a lightweight spring or fall jacket.

Lining: Silk, rayon bemberg, flannel backed satin (aka kasha).

Interfacing: fusible weft interfacing. View A also requires 1/4yd (.25m) of horsehair canvas, sturdy muslin, or a heavier-weight interfacing to stabilize the collar.

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS

FABRIC:  

45" / 1.14m: 0-8 = 3 yd/2.75m, 10-14 = 3.75 yd/3.5m, 16-20 = 4 yd/3.75m
58" / 1.5m: 0-8 = 2.25 yd/2m, 10-14 = 2.75 yd/2.5m, 16-20 = 3 yd/2.75m
LINING:

45" / 1.14m: 0-8 = 2.25 yd/2m, 10-20 = 2.5 yd/2.25m
58" / 1.5m: 0-20 = 2 yd/1.85m

INTERFACING:

58" / 1.5m: 0-8 = 1.75 yd/1.6m, 10-20 = 2 yd/1.85m
20" / .5m: 0-20 =  4.5 yd/4.1m

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Tailors ham for pressing
• Press cloth
• 2.5 yards (2.25m) 1/4" (6mm) stay tape for stabilizing armholes and collar
• Thread
• Scissors
• Marking tool
• Separating coat zipper for View A (sizes 0-8 = 30" long, sizes 10-14 = 31" long, sizes 16-20 = 32" long) **You can also use a longer zipper and trim it down.
• 6 buttons or sew-in snap closures for View B
• Tailor's clap (optional)