BurdaStyle magazine’s Trench Coat 09/12 #103 is available as a print-at-home PDF pattern, or it can be traced from a pattern sheet in the issue. The skill rating is intermediate, and the size range is European 36 to 44 for busts from 33 inches up to 39.5 inches in circumference. This trench coat falls to calf length and features raglan sleeves, epaulets, a tie belt, and additional utilitarian touches. Suggested fabrics are wool or wool blends. The design melds feminine elements, such as the princess seams and the rounded corner on the storm shield, with crisp topstitching and military flair.

The Isla Coat by Named Clothing is rated as a challenging design to sew, but it has many details to recommend it.

Sewaholic Patterns are designed for a body type with a smaller bust and larger hips than typical pattern blocks. The Robson trench coat pattern has set-in sleeves, rounded lapels, double front storm shields and a buttoned back cape, and a flattering full shape below the belted waist to just below the knee. The design, rated advanced, is unlined and features bound and topstitched seam allowances throughout. The Robson’s size range is 0 to 16, for busts from 30 inches up to 41 inches in circumference. The fabric possibilities are broad. Consider any lightweight woven that you are confident about sewing and topstitching precisely.

For a faithful take on a famous trench coat maker’s classic design, check out the Silhouette Patterns Barbara trench coat. It is double-breasted with set-in sleeves, wrist straps, epaulets, and a left-front storm shield. In addition to the details in the design, this pattern has two important fitting improvements: It comes with separate pattern pieces for B, C, and D bust cup sizes, and it is designed with a French dart for a more feminine shape.

A plus-size trench coat in short or long lengths, BurdaStyle magazine’s Plus-Size Trench Coat 09/10 #133 is available in European sizes 44 to 52, for busts from 39.5 inches to 48 inches. It has raglan sleeves, prominent epaulets, and a topstitched oversleeve seam that helps maintain a crease in the sleeve. The back waist is slightly gathered by elastic for shaping. The look is recommended for fabrics with body, such as midweight cotton and cotton-blend wovens.

Vogue 8884 offers a sleek rendition of the trench coat, with a strong silhouette. It does not include storm shields, a back cape, or epaulets. However, shoulder pads and a set-in, two-piece sleeve give the coat a strong shoulder line and trim sleeves. A topstitched yoke seam lends the visual impression of storm shields. The seams are topstitched throughout, and the welt pockets add another sharp detail. This lined and partially interfaced design, rated average for skill level, is a good choice to achieve the look of a refined and contemporary trench coat relatively quickly. The size range is Misses 6 through 22, for busts from 30.5 inches to 44 inches in circumference. Recommended fabrics are poplin, cotton canvas or gabardine.

Cashmerette’s Chilton Trench Coat is highly rated on PatternReview.com, and you can find images of sewn examples online. This pattern line is for curvy figures, with designs sized 12 to 28, for cup sizes C through H. The Chilton fits bust circumferences 40 inches to 56 inches and hip circumferences from 42 inches to 58 inches. Fitting opportunities are enhanced by the princess seams and two-piece sleeves. The Chilton also has many traditional trench coat details to recommend it as an interesting project and wardrobe staple. It is fully lined, has epaulets, buttoned pocket flaps, and shows off double topstitching throughout. It is a single-breasted coat. The collar is created in two pieces, for a tailored look and crisp roll. Recommended fabrics include durable mid- to heavy-weight wovens, such as gabardine, twill. Mid-weight wool coating or waterproof raincoat textiles are also good options.