Minerva Tailcoat Pattern 6081 – Single-Breasted Tailcoat with Double-Button Front, Chest Welt Pocket, Sleeve Vents & Center Back Vent
Introducing a tailcoat pattern for the classic formal tailcoat with sharp cutaway front and extended tails – Timeless Elegance with Refined Detailing.
WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6081
This tailcoat blends tradition with sophistication, making it perfect for:
- Formal Occasions: Weddings, galas, and black-tie events where timeless tailoring is essential.
- Stage & Performance: Ideal for musicians, performers, or costume design requiring a dramatic, structured coat.
- Ceremonial Wear: Adds presence and formality for uniforms and ceremonial dress codes.
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Silhouette: Structured, tailored body with fitted waist and elongated tails.
Front: Hook & Eye closure with decorative double-button front, peaked hem and left welt chest pocket.
Lapels: Notched lapels with crisp edge finish for a formal effect.
Back: Princess seams and waist seam leading into curved tails with center vent.
Sleeves: Full-length two-piece sleeves with vents for a clean, traditional fit.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Advanced. Precision tailoring skills are required, including structured pressing, interfacing application, and careful assembly of multiple panels.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, pattern will come with seam allowances included.
Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAILCOAT PATTERN 6081
Structured woven fabrics that support shaping and tailored finishes:
- Wool suiting, Melton, or cavalry twill
- Heavyweight gabardine or serge
- Velvet or brocade for evening/formal wear
Lining: satin, viscose, or acetate for interior finish
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Shoulder pads and sleeve heads
- 6 buttons
- Hook & Eye
- Lining fabric
Cutter’s Must for tailcoat pattern 6081
From Main Fabric:
- Back Part – 2 pieces
- Side Back Part – 2 pieces
- Front Part – 2 pieces
- Side – 2 pieces
- Tail – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Pocket Welt (Chest) – 1 piece
From Lining Fabric:
For drafting the lining pattern pieces, use the following modifications:
- Back lining – use Back Part pattern, add a 2 cm ease pleat at center back, exclude vent extension. Cut 2.
- Front lining – use Front Part pattern, exclude front facing area. Cut 2.
- Side Back lining – use Side Back pattern without any modifications. Cut 2.
- Side – use Side pattern without any modifications. Cut 2.
- Upper Sleeve – use Upper Sleeve pattern, exclude vent extension, cut 2.
- Lower Sleeve – use Lower Sleeve pattern, exclude vent extension, cut 2.
- Upper Pocket Lining – 2 pieces.
- Shorten both body and sleeve lining by 2 cm at hem.
From Fusible Interfacing:
- Front Part – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Pocket Welt (Chest) – 1 piece
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to your fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Remember to include paired and symmetrical pieces. Structured tailoring methods such as pad-stitching, roll-line shaping, and precision pressing are recommended.
TAILCOAT PATTERN 6081 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.
PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.
PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES
Pattern 6081 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:
- Bust/Chest: 35 cm to 170 cm
- Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm
The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the shoulders, waist, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.
CHECK OUT TAILCOAT PATTERN 6074 FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TAILCOAT DESIGN
