This online class is broken down into easy-to-follow sections so you can dip in and out when you want. The pattern and written instructions are available to download as PDFs for you to print out at home. We also have lots of additional guides on tailoring techniques and pattern adjustments.

Designed for those new to coat-sewing, the Intro to Sewing Coats: Chloe Coat online class will help build up your skills and teach you some new ones. Focused primarily on construction, you’ll learn lots of specialist techniques for coat-making.

I will guide you through the whole process, from measuring yourself and choosing the right fabric, through to creating your finished coat. With plenty of course materials alongside the videos, including written instructions and detailed handouts, you’ll never be left on your own.

The Chloe Coat pattern is available in UK sizes 8–20.

Let’s have a closer look at the pattern included in the class …

Chloe Coat

The Chloe Coat is a year-round staple – depending on your fabric choice, you’ll be able to wear her from spring to winter. The coat has a darted front, patch pockets, multiple fastening options and a full lining, meaning there’s lots of things to learn throughout the class.

What will you learn?

The online class covers:

• how to measure yourself
• how to assemble your PDF pattern
• choosing the correct fabric and lining for your Chloe Coat
• top tips for pressing coat fabrics
• how best to interface a coat depending on fabric
• creating cut-away darts
• setting in sleeves
• tailoring the sleeve-heads for a beautiful finish
• attaching patch pockets
• constructing a zip placket
• inserting an open-ended zip
• how to sew a press stud closure
• working with a lining and facing
• attaching the lining
• how to create and attach the detachable scarf

In the fitting surgery, Lisa covers:

• lengthening and shortening the coat and sleeves
• grading between sizes
• adjusting the front dart
• choosing your size for broad shoulders