Minerva Tailcoat Pattern 6081 – Single-Breasted Tailcoat with Double-Button Front, Chest Welt Pocket, Sleeve Vents & Center Back Vent

Introducing a tailcoat pattern for the classic formal tailcoat with sharp cutaway front and extended tails – Timeless Elegance with Refined Detailing.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6081

This tailcoat blends tradition with sophistication, making it perfect for:

Formal Occasions: Weddings, galas, and black-tie events where timeless tailoring is essential.
Stage & Performance: Ideal for musicians, performers, or costume design requiring a dramatic, structured coat.
Ceremonial Wear: Adds presence and formality for uniforms and ceremonial dress codes.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Structured, tailored body with fitted waist and elongated tails.

Front: Hook & Eye closure with decorative double-button front, peaked hem and left welt chest pocket.

Lapels: Notched lapels with crisp edge finish for a formal effect.

Back: Princess seams and waist seam leading into curved tails with center vent.

Sleeves: Full-length two-piece sleeves with vents for a clean, traditional fit.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Advanced. Precision tailoring skills are required, including structured pressing, interfacing application, and careful assembly of multiple panels.

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 6081

Structured woven fabrics that support shaping and tailored finishes:

Wool suiting, Melton, or cavalry twill
Heavyweight gabardine or serge
Velvet or brocade for evening/formal wear

Lining: satin, viscose, or acetate for interior finish

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
Shoulder pads and sleeve heads
6 buttons
Hook & Eye
Lining fabric

Cutter’s Must for tailcoat pattern 6081

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, add a 2 cm ease pleat at center back, exclude vent extension. Cut 2.
Front lining – use Front Part pattern, exclude front facing area. Cut 2.
Side Back lining – use Side Back pattern without any modifications. Cut 2.
Side – use Side pattern without any modifications. Cut 2.
Upper Sleeve – use Upper Sleeve pattern, exclude vent extension, cut 2.
Lower Sleeve – use Lower Sleeve pattern, exclude vent extension, cut 2.
Upper Pocket Lining – 2 pieces.
Shorten both body and sleeve lining by 2 cm at 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 the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Remember to include paired and symmetrical pieces. Structured tailoring methods such as pad-stitching, roll-line shaping, and precision pressing are recommended.

TAILCOAT PATTERN 6081 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.

PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.

PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 6081 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:

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

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

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