Coat with Raglan Sleeves & Front Zipper
Craft a stylish outerwear piece with this sewing pattern for a relaxed-fit thin coat, featuring distinctive raglan sleeves and a practical front zipper closure.
When To Wear
This versatile thin coat is perfect for adding a chic layer, making it suitable for:
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Transitional Seasons: Ideal for layering during spring and autumn when a full winter coat is too heavy.
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Casual Outings: Elevate everyday ensembles with its relaxed silhouette and modern details.
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Travel & Errands: a comfortable yet polished choice for on-the-go style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a loose and relaxed-fit coat with a straight cut that offers comfortable layering.
Neckline: a clean, collarless rounded neckline provides a contemporary minimalist aesthetic.
Closure: Features a full-length separating zipper at the center front for easy wear and a modern finish.
Sleeves: Raglan sleeves create a smooth, continuous line from the neckline to the arm, ensuring a comfortable and distinctive fit.
Pockets: Inseam pockets offer functional storage while maintaining the coat's sleek lines.
Back: The back of the coat is clean and uncluttered, with the raglan seam continuing from the sleeves.
Length: Designed to fall to a versatile mid-thigh length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This project involves techniques such as zipper insertion, lining construction, setting raglan sleeves, and attaching shoulder pads.
Fabric Recommendations
Select fabrics with a suitable drape and weight for a light outerwear piece:
- Thin coat fabrics
- Fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., wool blends, cotton twills)
- Fabrics made from blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
- Raglan shoulder pads
- Separating zipper
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for sleeve bottom - 3 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical details). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back hem facing – 1 piece
- Front hem facing – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back hem facing – 1 piece
- Front hem facing – 2 pieces
Also, the sleeve hem allowance is interfaced.
Sewing Instructions
- Interface the pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on back, front, and sleeve pieces. Press dart depths towards the center on back and front, and upwards on sleeves.
- Stitch the center back seam, press seam allowances open, overlock.
- Attach the back sleeve to the back, press seam allowances open, overlock. Attach the front sleeve to the front, press seam allowances open, overlock.
- Attach the outer back neckline facing to the back, press seam allowances towards the facing.
- Attach pocket bags to the back and front.
- Stitch the upper edges of the sleeves, press seam allowances open, overlock. Stitch the lower edges of the sleeves and side seams in one continuous seam, simultaneously stitching the pocket bag, press seam allowances open, clipping the corner on the front, overlock.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the inner back neckline facing and front facings, press seam allowances open. Overlock the outer edge.
- Place front facings right sides together with the garment and stitch the front edge and back neckline, inserting the zipper. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn front facings to the right side, straighten and press. Stitch a securing stitch in the seam of the outer back neckline facing attachment. Attach shoulder pads.
- Stitch the side seams of the hem facings, press seam allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Attach the hem facing to the front facings. Place the facing and garment right sides together and stitch the lower corner of the front edge and the lower edge. Turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure the facing to the side and center seams of the garment.
