Darcy Coat PDF Pattern
The Darcy Coat is an elegant and comfortable coat that is designed for throwing over any outfit. Whether you're wearing chunky winter layers or a simple summer outfit, the Darcy Coat will drape over the top and work with your body not against it.
You can create winter or summer versions which can be lined or unlined (you will receive instructions for both options) and the pattern now comes with two lengths. You can choose between welt pockets or patch pockets depending on your skill level and and our additional Gusset Pocket hack is included with the pattern. This is the probably the most complex make in our range but it is well worth the effort.
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Customer Reviews
I’m really pleased with how my Darcy came out. It’s not my first coat or jacket, and I’ve done some “speed tailoring” before - I chose the Darcy after about a month of sifting through other patterns! I wanted something relatively straightforward that would let my fabric shine, while being smart enough to wear to work.
This is made in 100% wool Harris Tweed, with a bemberg/silk lining and horn buttons (both from Bernstein and Barnleys).
I tweaked the pattern (as suggested) to remove 10cm on each side from the bottom hem, tapering to nothing below the arms.
I also didn’t use iron-on interfacing - rather, I underlined the whole coat with cotton flannel, then used wool canvas for structure across the chest and as a back stay, shrunk cotton calico for all the facings, and linen collar canvas for the collar.
The pattern is great, the instructions detailed, clear and helpful - and I’m very very pleased with my finished coat!
Loved the pattern! I went with two welt pockets and roughly followed the Darcy Coat Hack post (bought cooked 100% wool, lengthened the coat slightly, and took off a bit from the sides). I left out the waist belt, but moved up the shoulders by 8 cm (no changes to arm length) to make the coat feel a little less oversized. The step wise manual is easy-to-follow and I wear my coat every day! Little tips: I left out the bottom interfacing following the coat hack but I struggled to get the bottom line clean. Also I think sizing down still gives a very oversized coat!
Wow, what can I say about this pattern. Was my first time making a coat with a lining and also a first time using waxed cotton fabric. The pattern gives you the option of a short or full length coat printing out only the style you want. I made this as part of the 3 month capsule collection and it really challenged both me and my sewing machine, which at times didn’t play nice. The instructions as always were clear and concise only what you expect from Hetty. I made a couple of changes to my coat , firstly I used the pockets from the Jamie jacket as I love the deep pockets with a hidden side entrance and I also slightly changed the finish on the cuffs, opting to topstitch the cuff and facings together instead of finishing them on the inside ,if that makes sense 🤔 Using dry waxed cotton fabric wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be, just needs a bit of brute force to make it do what you want. The only real issue I had was that my sewing machine didn’t like doing buttonholes, it never has, so I think I might have to replace it soon. All in all I am absolutely chuffed to bits with my cosy coat,which will be perfect for walking my dogs. Once again Hetty and Emily thank you for creating such beautiful patterns,can’t wait to see what comes next.❤️
