Fitted Belted Coat with Stand Collar
Introduce this sophisticated women's coat pattern, featuring a flattering fitted silhouette, elegant stand collar, and distinctive asymmetrical front detailing.
When To Wear
This elegant coat is perfect for adding a refined layer to your outfits, suitable for:
- Everyday Elegance: Elevate daily wear with a polished, put-together look.
- Professional & Business Casual: Ideal for office environments or smart meetings.
- Stylish Outerwear: a chic layer for transitional seasons or cooler evenings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the body with a tailored, knee-length profile.
Neckline / Collar: a high-standing collar, seamlessly integrated and enhanced with decorative topstitching.
Closure: An asymmetrical front opening secured with a clean button closure, complemented by a separate belted waist with a buckle.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves feature wide cuffs detailed with multiple rows of decorative topstitching.
Pockets: Discreet in-seam pockets are integrated into the front princess seams.
Back: Tailored with elegant princess seams that follow the curve of the back for a defined fit.
Waist: Defined by a removable belt, cinched through belt loops for a flattering silhouette.
Length: Finishes gracefully at approximately knee-length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precision in fitting, constructing tailored seams and a stand collar, setting in sleeves, applying shoulder pads, and adding a full lining with precise topstitching.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight coat fabrics with good body and drape for a structured yet elegant finish:
- Coat fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Belt buckle
- 2 buttons
- Shoulder pads
- Fusible interfacing
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Back (center) – 2 pieces
- 2. Back (side) – 2 pieces
- 3. Front (center) – 2 pieces
- 4. Front (side) – 2 pieces
- 5. Sleeve – 2 pieces
- 6. Cuff – 2 pieces
- 7. Back neck facing – 2 pieces
- 8. Front Facing – 2 pieces
- 9. Belt — 1 piece
- 10. Belt Loops — 1 piece
- From lining fabric:
- 1. Back (center) – 2 pieces
- 2. Front (center) – 2 pieces
- 3. Back (side) – 2 pieces
- 4. Front (side) – 2 pieces
- 5. Sleeve – 2 pieces
- 6. Pocket Bag — 4 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- 1. Front (center) — 2 pieces
- 2. Front Facing — 2 pieces
- 3. Back neck facing — 2 pieces
- Also, interface the armhole areas on the back, pocket opening, and hem of the garment.
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pattern pieces with fusible interfacing.
- On the back, stitch the darts. Press the dart folds towards the center. On the back, stitch the princess seams. Press seam allowances open. Stitch the center back seam. Press seam allowance open.
- On the front, stitch the darts. Press the dart folds downwards. Attach the pocket bag to the front and side front respectively. On the front, stitch the princess seams, simultaneously stitching the pocket bag. Press seam allowances open, clipping the corner on the side front. Press the pocket towards the center.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the coat simultaneously with the seam of the integrated stand collar. Clip and press seam allowances open.
- Stitch the side seams. Press seam allowances open.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press seam allowances open. Fold the cuff in half lengthwise and sew 13 topstitches. Stitch the sleeve seam. Press seam allowance open. Attach the cuff to the sleeve. Press seam allowance upwards. Set the sleeve into the armhole. Attach shoulder pads.
- On the belt loop piece, overlock one long edge. Press the unoverlock edge inwards, covering it with the overlock edge. Stitch a double seam, securing the long seam allowances. Cut the belt loop into 2 pieces. Attach the belt loops at the level of the side seam.
- Stitch the center seam of the back neck facing. Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facings and the facing, simultaneously with the stand collar seam. Press seam allowances open.
- Create loop buttonholes on the right front. Attach the loops according to markings.
- Press up the hem allowance. Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down. Stitch the bottom edge of the front facing to the hem allowance. Press seam allowances upwards. Pin the front facing and the top of the garment and stitch along the front edge and the stand collar. Stitch the bottom edge of the front facing to the front strictly along the marked hemline, stopping 1.5 cm before the inner edge of the front facing. Turn the front edges and stand collar to the right side, straighten the seams.
- On the lining fabric pieces, stitch the seams, leaving an opening in the left side seam for turning out later. Set in the sleeves. Attach the lining to the front facings and the facing.
- Attach the lining to the cuff attachment seam. Attach the lining to the hem of the garment. Turn the coat right side out through the opening. Sew the opening closed.
- Fold the belt in half lengthwise and stitch along two long sides and one short side. Trim seam allowances at the corners and turn right side out. Sew 4 topstitches. Insert the buckle, folding and topstitching the free end of the belt.
- Sew 6 decorative parallel topstitches along the front edge, at the bottom, and the top edge of the stand collar.
- Attach buttons.
