Buy the 1960s Coat sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Designed to be swingy yet fitted, the 1960s Coat exudes elegance and style. Team it with a pair of skinny jeans or slip it on over a vintage-inspired dress. Stay snug by securing the buttons down the front, which you can cover in matching fabric. This timeless design offers a sleek ‘60s shape with a neat pointed collar, centre back seam and adjustable length. It's an easy-to-wear, versatile number which complements any outfit.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a ?
– 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 ?
Suggested fabrics:
Main fabric: Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as tweed, boucle, melton, jacquard and boiled wool.
Interfacing: Tailoring interfacing.
Lining: Lining fabric such as acetate, crepe or polyester.
Fabric requirements:
Sizes 6 – 20
Version 1: 140 cm wide fabric: Main fabric, 2.7 - 3.2 m // Interfacing, 2.0 - 2.3 m // Lining, 1.7 - 2.2 m.
Version 2: 140 cm wide fabric: Main fabric, 2.0 - 2.5 m // Interfacing, 1.6 m // Lining, 1.3 - 1.6 m.
Sizes 18 – 30
Version 1: 140 cm wide fabric: Main fabric, 3.4 - 4.4 m // Interfacing, 2.8 - 3.0 m // Lining, 2.7 - 2.8 m.
Version 2: 140 cm wide fabric: Main fabric, 2.5 m // Interfacing, 1.8 - 2.2 m // Lining, 1.8 - 2.0 m.
Sizing: UK 6 – 20 and UK 18 – 30 (approx. UK 6 – 20 and UK 20 – 32, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.
This pattern is split into two different blocks. The 6 – 20 size range is drafted for a B cup. The 18 – 30 size range is drafted for a D cup.
Notions: Shoulder pads; two 10 cm x 23 cm pieces of ice wool or wadding; six or eight 2.5 cm wide buttons; 2.5 cm wide jigger button (ensure this is fairly flat as it will be on the inside of the coat).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (62 pages for sizes 6-20, 71 pages for sizes 18-30); US letter print-at-home pattern (62 pages for sizes 6-20, 75 pages for sizes 18-30); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 6-20, 4 sheets for sizes 18-30).
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