Clare Coat Pattern
The Clare Coat is a chic cool-weather staple. Featuring raglan sleeves and an unstructured A-line silhouette, Clare is a great introduction to the joys of coat making.
View A hits at mid-thigh, with a face-framing collar, princess seams, an exposed asymmetrical zipper and welt pockets. View B has a more minimalist vibe; a dramatic funnel collar, double-breasted, ends at the hip with inseam pockets and full-length sleeves.
Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only (PDF)
Recommended fabric:
- Body: Medium to heavyweight coating fabrics (ie: melton, felt, tweed and boiled wool). Bottomweight fabrics like denim, twill and canvas are also suitable for a lightweight spring or fall jacket.
- Lining: Silk, rayon bemberg, flannel backed satin (aka kasha).
- Interfacing: fusible weft interfacing. View A also requires 1/4yd (.25m) of horsehair canvas, sturdy muslin, or a heavier-weight interfacing to stabilize the collar.
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Customer Reviews
I made this coat and found the pattern to be true to size with clear instructions. The only thing I would do differently is leave the lining open at the hem and hand sew it. I did not like the way that the lining bunched with the technique in the instructions.
You must take the time to do all the interfacing well, thereafter that the coat goes together quickly. Two women in our class had to lengthen the sleeve so if you are Talleyrand/or longer limbs check sleeve length. I am short so not a problem for me. Love love this pattern and will make again. Highly recommended
I chose view B. I made mine from a bull denim, a needle punched cotton batting fusible and the lining is a smooth warm medium weight poly blend. This coat and the fabrics I chose have served me well. I omitted the collar button because I still trust my scarves more than any collar. It’s been 30 degrees or lower here in NY and I don’t feel any of it. The silhouette plays down well for denim although this pattern in not that level of casual. You get double sleeve pieces, cuff pieces etc that go with both views and I had to add 3/4 for my bicep which was easy because of the sleeve type. This coat came together easily and can be versatile depending on the fabric.
I've made jackets in the past and now I'm making my first winter coat - super exciting! I selected the Clare pattern for its stylish design and easy sewing construction. The pattern comes with clear instructions and detailed drawings. I'm adding Thinsulate to my coat to keep me warm during chilly Canadian winters. If you're looking for a beautiful coat design, choose the Clare coat pattern. Highly recommended!
First time making a coat and I loved every minute of it! Very clear instructions and lots of options to personalise to suit your style. Comes together quite quickly although I wasn’t rushing. I used a cashmere wool blend and a clapper to make crisp seams. Will probably make this pattern again and will do a broad back adjustment and possibly a bicep adjustment as the tops of my sleeves are a little tight. These are normal modifications for me. Was too lazy to toile but I got away with this time!
Highly recommend this pattern.
