Open Front Collarless Lapel Coat

Name: Open Front Collarless Lapel Coat
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2076
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2076

This Minerva sewing pattern for an open front collarless lapel coat is drafted to your own measurements. It features a sophisticated lapel front and artful paneling for a flattering silhouette, making it a versatile layering piece for professional settings, smart-casual gatherings, or transitional weather. Bouclé, tweed, or wool blends with some body are recommended to maintain the structured silhouette.

Tech. Description

Collarless Lapel Coat

Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic, collarless coat featuring a sophisticated lapel front and artful paneling for a flattering silhouette.

When To Wear

This coat is a versatile layering piece, perfect for:

Professional Settings: Elevates office attire with a refined, contemporary layer.
Smart Casual Gatherings: Ideal for adding polish to everyday outfits or social events.
Transitional Weather: Offers comfortable coverage as a stylish outerwear piece.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, relaxed fit through the body, falling to a sophisticated mid-thigh length.

Neckline & Front: a collarless V-neckline is elegantly framed by a continuous, folded-back lapel, creating an open and clean front finish.

Closure: Open front design, allowing for versatile layering and showcasing your ensemble.

Sleeves: Full-length, straight set-in sleeves provide classic coverage and a clean arm line.

Pockets: No visible pockets, maintaining a sleek and uncluttered profile.

Back: Features horizontal paneling, artfully dividing the upper and lower back sections for subtle shaping and visual interest.

Hem: a straight hemline finishes neatly at mid-thigh.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves precise panel seaming, dart construction, and detailed lapel & facing assembly.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose medium-weight woven fabrics with some body to maintain the coat's structured silhouette:

Bouclé
Tweed
Wool blends
Textured wovens

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: All seams - 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width should be at least 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need.

From main fabric:
- Upper back - 1 piece on fold
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Upper front - 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve — 2 pieces
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Try to observe the grain line direction.

Stitch the upper and lower back parts, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch darts on the upper front parts, press depths upwards. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press seam allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch side and shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Fold collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and outer edge. Start and end stitching strictly at the marked collar attachment seam line. Clip seam allowances at curves. Turn collar right side out, straighten and press.
Stitch and press open shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Overlock the outer edge.
Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, pin and stitch along the front edge. Stitch upwards to the notch indicating the end of collar attachment. Clip seam allowances at curves. Stitch the bottom corner. Turn front facings right side out, straighten seams.
Attach the lower collar to the neckline of the main garment, and the upper collar to the neckline of the back facing and front facing. Press open collar attachment seam allowances and secure close to the seams. Attach the front facing to the seam joining the upper and lower front parts.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press seam allowances and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, press seam allowances and overlock.
Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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