Long Double-breasted Shearling Coat
Introducing a luxurious men's made-to-measure sewing pattern for a long, double-breasted shearling coat, featuring visible seam details and a cozy, relaxed silhouette.
When To Wear
This long shearling coat is perfect for adding warmth and sophisticated style to a variety of cold-weather occasions:
- Winter & Cold Weather: Providing exceptional warmth and comfort during chilly seasons.
- Elevated Casual Outings: Ideal for adding a touch of luxury to everyday wear or weekend excursions.
- Statement Outerwear: a distinctive piece to complete a stylish, modern wardrobe.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a long, straight silhouette offering a relaxed yet refined fit, designed for warmth and comfort.
Neckline: a wide, deep V-neckline formed by generous lapels, designed to showcase the contrasting shearling interior.
Closure: Double-breasted front with four button closures, providing secure fastening and a classic aesthetic.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with wide cuffs, intentionally rolled or folded to reveal the plush shearling lining.
Pockets: Integrated vertical pockets subtly incorporated into the front panel seams, edged with shearling for a cohesive look.
Back: Designed with a central back seam and side back panels, providing subtle shaping and structure.
Length: a sophisticated long length, falling around mid-calf for enhanced coverage and elegance.
Level Of Difficulty
Advanced. This pattern requires specialized techniques for working with fur or shearling fabrics, including precise seam finishing to manage pile and custom buttonhole construction.
Fabric Recommendations
To achieve the desired look and warmth, select medium to heavy-weight fabrics with a substantial pile:
- Faux shearling or artificial fur
- Natural shearling or real fur
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center back - 2 pieces
- Side of back - 2 pieces
- Upper side of front - 2 pieces
- Lower side of front - 2 pieces
- Upper center front - 2 pieces
- Lower center front - 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Left sleeve - 2 pieces
- Right sleeve - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch all pieces with fur sides facing inward so that seam allowances are on the suede face side!
- Stitch the center back pieces. Carefully pull out the pile along the edges of the seam with a needle.
- Stitch the upper and lower parts of the back side panels, pull out the pile.
- Stitch the center back to the side panels.
- Stitch the upper and lower parts of the center front panels.
- Fold the pocket pieces with the lower side panels of the front panels, fur sides inward, and stitch along the upper edge, 1 cm from the edges.
- Place the lower side panels of the front panels onto the upper ones and attach the pocket pieces to the upper parts of the front panels, without catching the lower parts.
- Stitch the side panels to the center front panels, without catching the pocket bag.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams.
- Stitch the left and right sleeve parts.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes.
- For each buttonhole, place a small square of fur on the wrong side and topstitch them, forming small rectangles for the buttonholes.
- Cut open the buttonholes, without damaging the stitching.
- Sew on the buttons.
