A friend, having admired my own coat made from Vogue 8431, asked me to make her one. The fabric is a dark chocolate virgin wool that had a distinct nap and had to be handled as velvet. It raveled easily, and despite the coat being lined, I finished all of the hidden seams. The radiating back dart construction was called for in the lining as well as the coat itself. I used silk charmeuse for the lining. I thread traced all of the darts with silk thread, hand sewed them, and then machine sewed them. Where the lining met the coat facing that wily charmeuse did not want to lay flat! I invisibly hand sewed 1/4-inch gimp braid to the entire seam line. The large decorative button, moved further up at my friend’s request, closes with a covered snap. The lantern sleeves give this coat a Vintage flavor, and although they appear rather long in the picture, they fit perfectly on my friend.

Threads Recommended Products

Threads receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

McCall's 8241

McCalls Sewing Pattern 8241 Tops A (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL). McCalls-8241-A

Buy at Amazon

Mettler Seraflex

Mettler Seraflex Elastic Thread is a 50wt thread designed for superior stretch and recovery, making it ideal for various fabrics and garments. It is easy to handle and sew, ensuring consistent, high-quality stitching for any project. Perfect for garments, quilts, and more, this thread delivers reliable results every time.

Buy at Amazon

Style Arc, Hendrix Coat

The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.

Buy at Amazon

Wool coat

Back of coat

Gimp braid detail

Lining and snap detail

Dart detail