Minerva Tailcoat Pattern 6074 – Two-Button Tailcoat with Notched Lapel, Cutaway Front, Chest Welt Pocket, Sleeve Vents & Center Back Vent

Introducing tailcoat pattern for the refined two-button tailcoat with sweeping cutaway front and dramatic back tails – Classic Formalwear with Contemporary Precision.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6074

This tailcoat is designed for occasions where elegance and structure are essential:

Formal Events: Ideal for weddings, evening receptions, and black-tie gatherings.
Stage & Performance: Perfect for conductors, musicians, and performers wanting formal flair and dramatic movement.
Ceremonial & Uniform Wear: Suitable for traditional dress codes, ceremonial attire, or costume tailoring.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Tailored body with defined waist and elongated rounded tails.

Front: Hook & Eye closure with two decorative buttons at the waist with sharply cut away front opening.

Lapels: Notched lapels with clean edge finishing and classic tailoring lines.

Chest Pocket: Welt chest pocket on the left front for traditional detailing.

Back: Side body seams with waist seam transitioning into long curved tails and finished with a center-back vent.

Sleeves: Full-length two-piece sleeves with sleeve vents.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Advanced. This garment requires experience in structured tailoring, precise seam alignment, interfacing techniques, and shaping curved cutaway fronts and tails.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, pattern will come with seam allowances included.

Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAILCOAT PATTERN 6074

Choose structured, stable woven fabrics that hold sharp seams and formal shaping:

Wool suiting, melton, barathea, or cavalry twill
Heavy gabardine, brocade, or velvet for evening use

Lining: Satin, viscose, or acetate for a refined interior finish

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible interfacing or hair canvas for lapels, fronts, collar, and chest welt pocket
Shoulder pads and sleeve heads for enhanced structure
2 buttons
Hook & Eye
Lining fabric

CUTTER’S MUST FOR TAILCOAT PATTERN 6074

From Main Fabric:

Back Part – 2 pieces
Side Back Part – 2 pieces
Front Part – 2 pieces
Side – 2 pieces
Tail – 2 pieces
Front Facing – 2 pieces
Collar – 2 pieces
Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
Pocket Welt (Chest) – 1 piece

From Lining Fabric:

For drafting the lining pattern pieces, use the following modifications:

Back lining: use Back Part pattern piece adding a 2 cm ease pleat at center back and excluding vent extension. Cut 2 pieces
Front lining: use Front Part pattern piece excluding front facing area. Cut 2 pieces
Side Back lining – use Side Back pattern piece without any modifications. Cut 2 pieces
Side – use Side pattern piece without any modifications. Cut 2 pieces
Upper Sleeve – use Upper Sleeve pattern piece excluding vent extension, cut 2 pieces
Lower Sleeve – use Lower Sleeve pattern piece excluding vent extension, cut 2 pieces
Upper Pocket Lining – 2 pieces
Shorten the lining length by 2 cm at the hem

From Fusible Interfacing:

Front Part – 2 pieces
Front Facing – 2 pieces
Collar – 2 pieces
Pocket Welt (Chest) – 1 piece

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out all pattern pieces according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine accurate yardage. Remember to include mirrored and symmetrical parts. Tailoring methods such as pad stitching, shaping the roll line, and careful pressing are essential for achieving a professional finish.

TAILCOAT PATTERN 6074 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA – For 3D designers using fashion CAD software

PLT – For contractors needing precise cutting layouts

PDF – Print-at-home pages for advanced sewists

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 6074 is available as a standard-size pattern or fully customized using individual body measurements:

Chest: 35 cm to 170 cm
Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm

The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring accurate fit at the shoulders, waist, and sleeve length—reducing alterations and enhancing comfort.

CHECK OUT TAILCOAT PATTERN 6081 FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TAILCOAT DESIGN