The Darcy Coat is an elegant and comfortable coat that is designed to work with your body, not against it. Fit wise this coat is very over-sized and roomy with volume put into the pattern through a dropped shoulder, deep armholes, wide sleeves and a wide main body. There are a few different design options with this piece so you can pick and choose which you like from the instructions to create a garment that’s to your liking.
Our PDF Pattern comes with in depth written instructions, an A4 & US Letter tiles (100 pages for printing) and an A0 version (5 pages for printing). The pattern also comes with sizes on different layers.
Skill level: Intermediate / advanced sewers (there are design options for first time coat makers and also experienced sewers)
Sizing: Sizes 4 - 28 are included in this pattern. Our sizes run true to UK sizing - for full sizing details see below in the drop down menu.
Fit notes: This is a neat fit with full length sleeves and straight body shape. If you're sewing this piece in wool you might consider a size up to allow for bulky winter layering (optional suggestion, please check the sizing chart before cutting).
Construction techniques: Welt pockets or patch pockets | Collar, collar stand & facing | Option for a full lining | Inset sleeve with optional shoulder pad | Sleeve tab with adjustable width | Buttons or snaps | Hand finishing
Suitable fabrics: This piece works in a huge range of fabrics, from wools and wax cottons to heavy cottons & linens. The instructions come with full details of fabric options along with recommended finishings.
Fabric requirements:
SELF - Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 275cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 310cm | Sizes 22 - 28 = 340cm
SELF - Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 375cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 410cm | Sizes 22 - 28 = 485cm
LINING - Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 230cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 240cm | Sizes 22 - 28 = 355 cm
LINING - Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 345cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 350cm
| Sizes 22 - 28 = cm
FUSING - Width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 28 = 355 cm
FUSING - Width 90cm | Sizes 4 - 14 = cm
| Sizes 16 - 28 = cm
Materials list: Fabric, lining fabric, good quality iron on fusing, 12 x buttons or snaps , thread
