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Thanks to talented Sew designer Amanda Walker, coat-making just got even easier. If you’ve steered clear of stitching jackets for your wardrobe in the past, this garment is sure to twist your arm. Don’t be daunted by the beauty of the design – this classic shape is easy to stitch and can even be made up with fabrics that don’t fray like boiled wool, avoiding the need to finish seams.
Sew a timeless coat
1 Download and print the pattern. Cut out the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide. Attach interfacing to the wrong side of the front and back neck facings and to the top flap facing part of the pockets. Position and pin the back neck facing to the front facing across the shoulders, with right sides together. Stitch together and neaten the outer edge.
2 Neaten the four sides of each pocket and side edges of the front two pieces. Turn the top interfaced part of each pocket over along the fold line and stitch down the corner that will sit nearest to the centre front of the coat. Trim the bulk from the corners and turn the pocket facings back to the wrong side. Adjust your sewing machine to a larger stitch and sew along the seam line, using a 1cm seam allowance. Pull the threads of the stitching line up slightly to help the edge of t
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