Double-Breasted Shawl Collar Flared Coat

Name: Double-Breasted Shawl Collar Flared Coat
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2499
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2499

This Minerva sewing pattern for a double-breasted shawl collar flared coat offers elegant outerwear. Fitted through the bodice and waist, it flares into an A-line skirt, featuring a V-neckline framed by a classic shawl collar and a double-breasted front with three buttons. This advanced pattern is suitable for formal events, professional attire, or transitional seasons, best made with medium to heavy-weight coat fabrics.

Tech. Description

Double-Breasted Shawl Collar Flared Coat

Introducing a sophisticated women's coat pattern featuring an elegant double-breasted closure, a graceful shawl collar, and a beautifully flared a-line silhouette.

When To Wear

This coat is designed for refined layering and elegant outerwear, making it an ideal choice for:

Formal Events & Gatherings: a sophisticated outer layer for weddings, dinners, or upscale social occasions.
Professional Attire: Elevate your business wardrobe with a polished and stylish statement coat.
Transitional Seasons: Provides warmth and elegance for cooler spring, autumn, or mild winter days.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Elegantly fitted through the bodice and waist, flaring gently into an a-line skirt.

Neckline & Collar: Features a graceful V-neckline framed by a classic shawl collar that extends to the double-breasted closure.

Closure: Double-breasted front secured with three prominent buttons and an additional hidden button for a clean finish.

Sleeves: Long, tailored two-piece set-in sleeves for a smooth, sculpted arm line.

Back: Designed with a refined center back seam and elegant side back princess seams for shaping.

Length: Falls to an elegant knee-length, offering versatile coverage.

Construction: Fully lined for a luxurious finish and enhanced drape.

Level Of Difficulty

Advanced. This pattern requires confident tailoring skills, including precise collar construction, double-breasted closure, setting two-piece sleeves, and full lining assembly.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose medium to heavy-weight coat fabrics that provide structure and a beautiful drape:

Coat fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric
Fusible interfacing
3 large buttons
1 hidden button
Shoulder pads
Sleeve heads

Cutter's Must

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
From lining fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing: center front, back neckline facing, front facing.

Attention: lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric pieces, minus the width of the front facing and back neckline facing.

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
On the back, stitch the darts. Press the dart allowances towards the center. On the back, stitch the princess seams. Press the allowances open. Stitch the center back seam. Press the allowances open.
Stitch the dart on the center front. Cut the dart in half lengthwise and press open. Stitch the front princess seams. Press the allowances open.
Stitch and press open the side seams of the coat. Clip the allowance at the corner near the shoulder seam. Stitch the collar seam. Press the allowance open. Stitch the shoulder seams, simultaneously inserting the collar into the neckline.
Stitch and press open the elbow seam of the sleeve. Stitch and press open the front seam of the sleeve. Set the sleeves into the armholes according to the notches. Insert shoulder pads, attach sleeve heads.
On the lining fabric pieces, stitch the seams and set the sleeves, leaving an opening in the front right sleeve seam. Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facings and neckline facing, clipping the allowances at the corners. Stitch the collar seam on the front facings. Press the allowances open. Insert the collar into the neckline. Press the allowances open. Attach the lining to the front facings and neckline facing.
Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, pin and stitch along the edge and bottom. Attach the lining to the bottom of the sleeve. Turn the coat right side out through the opening. Secure the allowances of the outer and inner collars together. Close the opening in the sleeve. Topstitch along the edge and collar 0.5 cm from the edge.
Work buttonholes on the right front. Sew buttons to the left front. Work the inner buttonhole. Sew on the inner button.