From Twig + Tale:
Sew a coat with finishes so beautiful, you'll want to show off the inside too! The Grove features a unique darted saddle sleeve, and a beautifully-faced pleated lining. A generous hood to keep raindrops and wind off, deep pockets for stashing treasures, and a relaxed comfortable fit that is ready for adventure.
Details:
- Two length options (low hip or mid-thigh)
- Pixie hood or classic round hood
- Darted saddle sleeves
- Inseam pockets
- Bust dart shaping
- Faced and fully lined
Skills you will learn: sewing saddle sleeves, facings, bagging out a lining, in-seam pockets. Fitting adjustment resources included.
Recommended Fabrics:
- Exterior - Medium to heavyweight woven fabrics with structure and no/little stretch, e.g. Wool coating, soft shell, twill denim, velvet, canvas, oil cloth. If using substantially thicker fabrics such as wool blankets, the double thickness of the exterior and facing may take it challenging to sew buttonholes or add snaps. In this case, we recommend choosing a secondary fabric for the facings that would allow for this.
- Lining - Due to the construction method of this coat, you will need lightweight woven fabrics with no stretch: tercel, bomber, suit lining, satin, sateen, silk. You can use natural fibres like cotton, or viscose rayon but bear in mind they might "stick" to the layers under the coat, rather than slide over them. Fuzzy or thicker linings such as minky or sherpa are not recommended.
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to gently-used wool blankets, coats and vintage sheets for inspiration.
Sizes: Choose between two size ranges:
- Women's/Curved Fit 0-22 (A-L)
- Women's/Curved Fit 14-38 (H-T)
For gender-neutral Child sizes from size 12-18m - Size 10, see here
For Men's / Straight Fit 30-60, see here