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#5750

Coat with Exposed Seams

Pattern #5749

This Minerva sewing pattern creates a women's coat with a modern, relaxed A-line silhouette and distinctive exposed dart seams. An unfinished hem complements the design, making it suitable for transitional weather or as a unique layering piece. This intermediate pattern, requiring confident sewing skills and bias tape application, can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes using non-fraying fabrics.

Tech. Description

Coat with Exposed Seams

Introducing a women's coat pattern featuring a modern, relaxed silhouette with distinctive construction details including exposed dart seams and an unfinished hem, ideal for non-fraying fabrics.

When To Wear

This stylish coat is designed for versatile wear, perfect for:

  • Transitional Weather: As a chic and comfortable outer layer for spring and autumn.
  • Casual & Everyday: Elevating daily outfits with a contemporary design and relaxed fit.
  • Modern Layering: Adding a unique textured piece over tailored or casual ensembles.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a relaxed a-line shape, falling to about knee length for a contemporary line.

Neckline: a high funnel collar cut in one with the front and back (no separate collar piece), shaped by radiating darts; its raw edge is left unfinished.

Closure: a separating zipper at the center front, with its tape edge elegantly finished with bias binding.

Sleeves: Wide three-quarter sleeves with deep turned-back cuffs; the armhole seams are exposed on the outside.

Darts: Distinctive exposed darts at the neckline and vertical waist darts on the front and back add shaping and a unique design element.

Pockets: This design features no pockets.

Hem: The garment features an intentionally unfinished hem, complementing the fabric choice.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including precise zipper insertion, bias tape application, and working with exposed seam finishes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose non-fraying materials that support the design's specific construction details:

  • Thin coat fabric (non-fraying, non-woven material)

Additional Supplies

  • Separating zipper
  • Bias tape

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
    1. Back – 2 pieces
    2. Front – 2 pieces
    3. Sleeve – 2 pieces
    4. Cuff – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the darts on the fronts and backs with the seam allowances on the outside (right side). Trim the dart allowances to 0.7 cm.
  2. Stitch the center back seam with the seam allowances on the inside. Stitch the shoulder and side seams with the seam allowances on the inside. Trim seams to 0.7 cm.
  3. Stitch the sleeve seams with the seam allowances on the inside. Trim the allowances to 0.7 cm. Stitch the cuffs into rings with the allowances on the inside and trim them to 0.7 cm. Attach the cuffs to the sleeves with the allowances on the inside. Leave the upper edge of the cuff unfinished.
  4. Set the sleeves into the armholes with the seam allowances on the outside, easing the sleeve cap. Trim seam allowances to 0.7 cm.
  5. Insert the zipper. Finish the edge of the zipper tape along with the seam allowances with bias binding.
  6. Leave the bottom edge of the garment unfinished.

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Individual Measurements

Please double-check the file format and paper size. Your pattern is drafted in exactly the format you select; a different format or paper size later is a new order.

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