The Art of Outerwear
For All Sewing Levels
Online at Your Own Pace
2 Online Workshops + Step-by-Step Photos
27 Sewing Skills & 7 Hours of Videos
All PDF Patterns Included | UK/AUS Sizes: 4-28 | US Sizes: 2-24
Metric + Imperial Measurements (with pattern layers)
Detailed Fitting Guidance
Lifetime Access
Master the Art of Outerwear
Learn how to sew 3 different types of outerwear to a professional standard. In this workshop we’ll guide you through of process of sewing a fully lined coat, a traditional blazer and an unlined jacket to give you a well rounded set of outerwear skills.
This comprehensive workshop will guide you every step of the way, from choosing your fabrics and tools to cutting, applying fusing, sewing on buttons and how to press effectively. You’ll learn a diverse variety of outerwear skills including how to add lining, sew vents, 4 different pocket constructions, achieving crisp collars and hand sewn finishing techniques.
With built-in chapters that break the project into bite-sized stages, you can learn at your own rhythm at home.
You’ll finish with a thorough knowledge of sewing outerwear along with three professional outerwear pieces that will last you many years.
Highlights:
Create 3 Pieces of Outerwear
Sew a Darcy Coat, Naomi Blazer & Potters Jacket with endless creative possibilities.
Guidance on Materials
Get creative with your fabric choices and guidance on choosing the right materials & trimmings for your coat.
No Trial & Error
Enjoy the creative process of sewing without spending time (and money!) on trial and error, with clear guidance at every step.
Your Perfect Fit
Make outerwear that fits you perfectly with clear guidance on a range of pattern alterations.
What's Included:
29 Skills to Master Outerwear
You'll receive access to over 7 hours of video tutorials which will teach you over 27 sewing skills to help you build professional sewing habits.
In-depth Fitting Tutorial
Our 11 part fitting tutorial covers everything from measuring your body accurately to ensuring a good fit on your shoulders, bust, back neck and arms.
3 x Professional PDF Patterns
You’ll receive 3 professionally drafted PDF patterns: Darcy Coat, Naomi Blazer & Potters Jacket.
Step-by-step Guides
Additional step-by-step photo guides will help you to sew the different finishing techniques across all 3 patterns.
3 Patterns | Endless Creative Possibilties
What You'll Make:
Course structure
get started
Fit Adjustments
To start your Art of Shirt Making journey check out our comprehensive guide on how to get a great fit for your own body. This 11 part tutorial will teach you how to make pattern adjustments to achieve a comfortable and flattering fit with skills you can re-use in future projects.
Sizing:
- How to Measure Your Body
- Grading Between Sizes
- Shortening & Lengthening Pattern Pieces
Full Bust Adjustments:
- How to Add a Dart
- Increase the Size of a Dart
- Full Bust Adjustment without a Dart
- Reposition Your Dart
Further Fit Adjustments:
- Narrow Shoulder Adjustment
- Wide Shoulder Adjustment
- High Rounded Back Adjustment
- Full Bicep Adjustment
Project 1
Darcy Coat
To begin your outerwear journey we recommend starting with the Darcy Coat. This project will give you a groundwork of knowledge in making a fully lined coat.
You'll learn the following techniques:
- Welt pockets
- Front Darts
- Sleeves & Sleeves Tabs
- Belt & Belt Loops
- Attaching a Lining
- Inserting the Collar
- Attaching the Outer Shell and Lining Shell
- Pressing
- Finishing Touches
- Topstitching
Project 2
Naomi Blazer
Moving on to the Naomi Blazer you'll be learning a new set of techniques to cover blazer making. Building from the Darcy Coat you'll learn the following skills:
- Welt pockets
- Slanted welt pocket
- Sewing darts
- Collar and lapel shaping
- Adding a back vent
- Inserting a two-piece fitted sleeve
- Adding shoulder pads and sleeve rolls
- Adding a lining
- Slip stitching & invisible stitching
- Pressing
- Topstitching
- Seam grading
- Buttons & button holes
Project 3
Potters Jacket
Lastly we recommend sewing an unlined jacket using the Potters Jacket. You'll be able to follow the step-by-step photos for the Unlined Darcy Coat for this.
This guide will cover:
- Tips on working with waxed cotton
- How to sew a gusset pocket
- Sewing french seams (including a french seamed armhole)
- Sewing an unlined coat to a high standard
- How to attach snap fastenings
Wonderful makes from our community:
@sareekasews
Naomi Blazer
@sophiesewsherwardrobe
Darcy Coat
@pippiannshirley
Darcy Coat
@suki.sews
Potters Jacket
@patsjwerk
Potters Jacket
@deborah_plumage
Darcy Coat
@pernilleboegh
Darcy Coat
@beccalgood
Naomi Blazer
You’ll finish with:
At the end of the workshop you’ll finish with 3 beautifully made pieces of outerwear complete with industry standard finishing techniques. You’ll have learned professional sewing habits along with many transferable skills to take forward with your sewing.
Meet Your Teacher
Hetty is the founder of the Modern Sewing Co., a professional designer and pattern cutter with 15 years experience in garment making. Having trained at London College of Fashion and the Tailoring Academy she is passionate about great design, detailed construction techniques and helping people make beautiful clothes.