Description:

Pattern for a late 18th century coat.

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This is a sewing pattern for a Georgian men´s coat or jacket worn about 1790.

This sewing pattern shows a coat from circa 1790 with the typical characteristics of the time just befor the french revolution. It has an exaggerated cutaway front with only two button-holes worked functionally, long and narrow sleeves ending in buttoned plackets and a high turndown collar. The narrow skirts are pleated at the sides, front and back are held together with thread brides and buttons, the center back slit is left open.

Recommended fabrics: fine wool fabrics, (silk) taffeta, suit fabrics
Lining: cotton fabric
Interfacing: midweight linnen fabric

Fabric required:

US 34-44 (EU 44-54):
Fashion fabric: 4.5yds. (4m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining: 1.6yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Interfacing: 0.6yds. (0,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs Ø 1 1/4“ (30mm): 14 pcs.
Wooden discs Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 10 pcs.

US 46-56 (EU 56-66):
Fashion fabric: 5.5yds. (5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining: 1.8yds. (1,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Interfacing: 0.6yds. (0,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs Ø 1 1/4“ (30mm): 14 pcs.
Wooden discs Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 10 pcs.