Hi Rory,
I have subscribed to your coat making series and have drafted the 6 inch drop pattern.
After comparing measurements with my coats, it looks like the waist will be too tight.
I am 6'1, 40 inch chest and 36.5 waist (180lbs)
Would the 4 inch drop pattern draft be more suited to my body habitus? If so, would you be able to provide the members with this alternate draft?
After some thought, I think I have worked it out. I had a look at the portly draft that you posted some time ago and gained some clarity.
Can't wait to get started.
Hi Rory and forum members,
This new draft if perfect! All of the changes will give me more space around the waist although I just want to confirm that I am on the right path.
A 5/8 reduction at pt 8 to 8a will reduce the vent flap from 16 inches to about 15 inches in width, is this correct. I need to slide the entire back waist suppression (17 to 8a) to the left to 8a?
I have very share shoulders, can I square up the shoulder slope directly on this pattern now instead of on the pocket baste?
It’s quite simple really. Add 1/4” to the half back pt6 Add 3/4” to the armhole width pt19 Add 3/4” to the front edge Reduce the hip 5/8” at pt8 Take 3/4” out at pt44 the underarm cut.