Smart, sophisticated, and suited to the season. Need another reason to make this gorgeous garment from Amanda Walker? How about the fact that it can be stitched in five simple steps! Just the thing for layering over a pretty dress or a classic trouser and tee combo, the Florence coat features generous pockets, beautifully finished seams, and a stunning scooped neckline.
1 Download and print the pattern from sewmag.co.uk, then print and follow the cutting guide. Fuse the interfacing to the front, back and pocket facings. Neaten the lower edges of the pocket facing and position to the top of the pocket, right sides facing. Stitch across the top curved edge and down the edge of the pointed part of the pocket. Trim the bulk from the corners and turn the pocket facings back to the wrong side, tease out the corners and press flat. Press in the seam allowance down the edge of the pocket and across the base. Pin the pockets to the positions marked on the side edges of the front jacket pieces and edgestitch the pocket in place.
2 Neaten the shoulder edges of both the front and back jacket, then p