Sew along: Gertie charm pattern: Swing coat

 

The idea

This lovely swingcoat would be perfect for the spring and fall. I wanted to line it with a vintage cotton.

The pattern

Meet the Swing Coat! Inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this snuggly topper is just the thing to round out your wardrobe. I love the bell-shaped sleeves and chunky cuffs paired with the swingy shape; it just feels so dramatically luxorious to wear! The funnel-shaped neckline makes this project quick and easy to sew, so the coat comes together in a jiffy. Make it full length with in-seam pockets (extra points for making a dress to match your lining) or hip-length with cute patch pockets. This project can suit a variety of climates and seasons depending on your fabric choice: make it in cotton for a swingy beach jacket or in snuggly wool for a winter topper (read my tips in the instructions for making it even warmer with interlining). Don’t forget to watch the video to see how it comes together!

Additional info:

• 2-20 and two bust sizes (A-H). I'll make a 16 D-H. (Gertie''s patterns run bigger than Big 4)
• Recommended Fabrics : wool, velvets
  
• easy (my rating) not only is pattern fairly easy, Gertie provides clear written instructions as well as video's. 
• Part of Patreon.

The fabric

• ca 2,5 meter wool from Textielstad (stretch flauch color rosewood
  
• ca 2 meter vintage cotton (1970) for lining (bodice)
• ca 0,5 meter lining (for sleeves)
  

Cutting the fabric.

The length of the coat is determined by the width of the vintage cotton which is 1 meter. It turned out that the length of the  coat is between the short and full length. I can cut a lining for the bodice only and need another fabric for the lining of the sleeves.

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