Fitted Flared Coat Dress
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for an elegant coat dress, featuring a fitted bodice with shaping seams, a classic rounded collar, and a gracefully flared hem.
When To Wear
This sophisticated coat dress is a versatile choice for a range of occasions, making it ideal for:
- Formal Gatherings: Perfect for weddings, galas, and other elegant events requiring refined attire.
- Professional Settings: A chic and polished option for business casual environments or stylish office wear.
- Chic Daytime Events: Ideal for luncheons, garden parties, or upscale social outings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Designed with a tailored fit through the bodice and waist, gracefully flaring out into a full, feminine hem.
Collar: Features a classic rounded Peter Pan collar, adding a touch of timeless charm.
Closure: A single-breasted front with a vertical row of decorative buttons provides elegant closure.
Sleeves: Long, classic set-in sleeves offer a clean and polished arm line.
Pockets: Two decorative welt pockets with flaps are strategically placed on the lower front for visual interest.
Back: Enhanced with shaping seams through the back bodice and a paneled construction for the flared lower section, ensuring a flattering fit and movement.
Length: Finishes at a refined knee length, with the voluminous flared hem adding a dynamic silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires a good understanding of sewing techniques including panel seaming, precise collar construction, setting in sleeves, and creating neat buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight woven fabrics that hold shape well while allowing for graceful drape in the flared hem:
- Tweed
- Bouclé
- Gabardine
- Medium-weight wool blends
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 9-12 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Back side panel – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Front side panel – 2 pieces
- Lower side part – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the center back seam. Press seams open and overcast.
- Stitch the side seams of the side panels. Overcast seams and press towards the back. Attach the lower side part. Press seam allowance upwards and overcast.
- Stitch the princess seams on the back. Overcast seams and press towards the center.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front. Overcast seams and press towards the center.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Overcast seams and press towards the back.
- Place the upper collar on the undercollar, right sides together, and stitch along the outer edge. Turn the collar right side out, shape, and press. Attach the collar to the neckline.
- Stitch and press open the sleeve seam, overcast allowances. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches. Press seam allowances and overcast.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Overcast the outer edge. Place the front facing on the right side of the front panel, right side down, pin, and stitch along the front edge, bottom, and neckline. Turn the facings right side out, shape the seams, and press.
- Overcast the hem allowance of the garment and sleeves, fold to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- On the right front panel, overcast buttonholes, and on the left front panel, sew on buttons.
