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RUPERT DOUBLE-FACED COAT – PDF SEWING PATTERN
RUPERT DOUBLE-FACED COAT – PDF SEWING PATTERN
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Rupert is an unlined hip-length coat with a scarf permanently attached to the neckline. This pattern was exclusively designed to work with double face splittable coating fabrics.
Rupert has a loose-fitting straight cut. It features a dropped shoulder line, one-piece sleeve, front neck darts, front patch pockets, side seam slits and a single breasted closure at the centre front. The scarf has a centre back seam.
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SUITABLE FABRICS
Medium to heavyweight double faced coating fabrics, can also be found named as splittable wool, bonded wool or double cloth wool.
Order a swatch to be sure you have the correct fabric.
Avoid single fabrics that cannot be split.
Small amount of lining fabric will be needed for the coat hanger.
SAMPLE INFORMATION
The instruction sample is made of Wool/Alpaca (unknown percentage).
NOTIONS
- 5 buttons of 23—25 mm (1”) diameter
- Stay tape - bias or straight edge tape
- Matching thread
- Basting thread - no special thread required
TOOLS
- Sewing machine
- Tailor’s ham
- Chalk or any removable marker
- Ruler
- Pins
- Thin hand sewing needle
- Wood clapper
- Sleeve board
- Wool off-cut for pressing cloth
- Buttonhole opener
LEVEL & FILES
LEVEL
- Advanced 4/5
FILES
- Complete photographed sewing instructions available in PDF - English only
- A0 Copyshop PDF file
- Plotter A0 width PDF file with continuous printing
- A4 paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- Letter paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- This is a multi-size sewing pattern set in layers
- Includes seam allowances
SIZE
6 to 22 UK, 34 to 50 EU, 2 to 18 US
All of our patterns are drafted to fit B cup size.
Available from bust 80 cm to 112 cm - 31 1/2" to 44"
Available from hip 87 cm to 119 cm - 34 1/4" to 46 3/4"
FABRIC REQUIREMENT
Height Group 1 - 160 cm (5'3")
Main fabric - 140 cm (55″) wide
Sizes 6 /10 - 1.9 m (2 yd)
Sizes 12/14 - 2 m (2.1 yd)
Sizes 16/18 - 2.1 m (2.2 yd)
Sizes 20/22 - 2.2 m (2.4 yd)
Height Group 2 - 170 cm (5'7")
Sizes 6 /10 - 2 m (2.1 yd)
Sizes 12/14 - 2.1 m (2.3 yd)
Sizes 16/22 - 2.2 m (2.4 yd)
Small amount of lining fabric - 15 cm x 6 cm (6" x 2 1/2") - All sizes
HEIGHT
The pattern is offered in two height groups: 160 and 170 cm (5’3” and 5’7”), when buying this pattern you should select the closest height to your body, if you are in the middle choose the tallest. Both patterns have exactly the same width around the body, the only difference is in the length.
If you are outside these groups, you may need to alter the pattern length at the lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern pieces.
For more info check our Size Cart page.
Customer Reviews
As soon as I saw the Bella coat, I knew I had to make it. I ordered the fabric from a store in Italy (impossible to find double faced wool in multi colours in Canada). After downloading the pattern and reading through Bella’s meticulous instructions, I did have second thoughts-my hand sewing skills have never been that strong – but I jumped in. It took about 30 hrs from start to finish. The sewing assembly is very easy, but the preparation of the pattern pieces and the hand sewing takes time and patience. I suggest reading the instructions several times to truly understand the step-by-step process. You will spend 90% of the time pinning and hand stitching and 10% assembly-construction. Here are a few of my takeaways. 1)the guiding stitch should be removed as soon as possible (follow the pattern directions exactly and in the order given) because they will leave a mark. I used a steamer to press out 2) be very thoughtful before ‘trimming’ the seams. Double check that you are trimming the correct seam because it’s easy to get mixed up and cut the wrong way or cut it too short. I suggest basting everything first before trimming and hand sewing at least on one side of the coat (i.e. side slit), so you are sure to be doing it correctly! Be carefull when making the buttonholes. I ended up sewing them vertically instead of horizontally because of the ‘bulk’ on the center front edge which caused my old machine to stop half way through. Your machine may handle it better than mine. I turned up the sleeves, btw, because I like the look, but this is not necessary. FYI: Group 2, size 16 (I could go down a size), 100% double-faced wool. The only adjustment I made was lengthening the sleeve by 2.5 cm.
I attached some photos – not the best but you will get the idea.
All in all, the Rupert Coat by Bella is beautiful, cozy, and well worth the effort. I can’t wait to wear it in the coming weeks (and will share)! Thanks Bella! Another pattern triumph!
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