This garment was inspired by a Chanel coat from the Spring 2017 couture collection. We adapted Vogue 9157 to incorporate a pair of diagonal pleats at the center-front waist, and fabricated the coat in wool tweed from MoodFabrics.com. From the waist up, the coat is double-breasted; from the waist down, the edges meet at center front with no overlap. Learn how to make this pattern change in “The Coat Edit,” Threads #210, Dec. 2018/Jan. 2019.
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Vogue 1642
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
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Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
I'm sorry we don't have a view with the top buttons open. The collar forms a small lapel--similar to the original Chanel coat.
Carol Fresia
Threads Senior Technical Editor
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Very nice coat.
I'd like to see how it looks unbuttoned.
I'm sorry we don't have a view with the top buttons open. The collar forms a small lapel--similar to the original Chanel coat.
Carol Fresia
Threads Senior Technical Editor
I like the design of a coat.