Darcy Coat Workshop
For All Sewing Levels
Online at Your Own Pace
15 Sewing Skills & over 3.5 Hours of Videos
UK/AUS Sizes: 4-28 / US Sizes: 2-24
Metric + Imperial Measurements (with pattern layers)
PDF Pattern Included (Easy Print)
Detailed Fitting Guidance
Lifetime Access
Master Coat Making
Learn how to sew a beautifully finished Darcy Coat. In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of coat making, with the option of a fully lined or unlined version. You can truly make this piece your own with the option of a welt pocket, patch or gusset pocket, a long or shorter length and a multitude of fabric options.
This workshop will show you how to sew with precision with complex construction such as welt pockets, darts, inserting a lining and completing your finishings to a high standard.
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 beautifully executed coat that will be a staple in your wardrobe and a huge range of skills to take forward with your sewing.
Highlights:
Create a Beautiful Coat
Sew a beautifully finished coat that will become a wardrobe staple.
Guidance on Materials
Get creative with your fabric choices and get tips on choosing the right finishings 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
Learn how to achieve the perfect fit for your body with our comprehensive fitting tutorials.
What's Included:
15 Skills to Master Coat Making
Our detailed 2.5 hour video tutorial will teach you over 15 sewing skills and will help you to build professional sewing habits.
In-depth Fitting Tutorial
Our 1 hour, 11 part fitting tutorial covers everything from measuring your body accurately to ensuring a good fit on your shoulders, bust, back neck and arms.
1 x Professional PDF Pattern
You’ll receive a professionally drafted PDF pattern for the Darcy Coat, with two length options.
Step-by-step Guides
Alongside our video tutorials you’ll find photo guides to show you how to sew the unlined version of the Darcy Coat with French seam finishings.
Course structure:
Materials
To begin your coat making journey we’ll look at materials in detail to help you decide which route to go down with your project. This will include useful tools with our top tips on the materials list to get you off to a great start with your project.
Fit Adjustments
Moving on to fit, our 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
Video Tutorials
Moving on to the main event, the workshop is broken into 10 videos to make it easy to follow and so you can take each chapter as your own pace. You'll learn the following techniques:
- Welt pockets
- Front Darts
- Sleeves & Sleeves Tabs
- Belt & Belt Loops
- Sewing a Lining
- Inserting the Collar
- Attaching the Outer Shell and Lining Shell
- Pressing
- Hand sewn finishings
- Sewing on a button (professionally)
Photo Guides
Lastly we have a photo guide for the unlined version of the Darcy Coat. 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
You’ll finish with:
At the end of the workshop you’ll finish with a beautifully made coat complete with industry standard finishing techniques. You’ll have learned professional sewing habits along with many transferable skills so you can continue to make different versions of this coat for your wardrobe.
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.