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First Coat Pattern Draft

I've started the video series for the coat and have just finished my first attempt at a pattern draft. Before I cut into fabric I was wondering if the pattern looks correct.

My measurements are

Chest 41

Waist 37 1/4

Scale 20.5

Height 72

Head unit 9

I've used the adjustment for a 4 Inch drop that Rory provides in the this thread https://www.handcrafttailor.com/forum/general-discussions/alternate-4-inch-drop-coat-draft

Thanks

4 comments

4 Comments

Richard

Jan 16

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Hi Rory,

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not sure what you mean by the finished chest, waist and seat. I've assumed you meant the measuring the chest, waist and seat line across the 3 pattern pieces.

Chest: (point 1 to point 21) = 24" 6/8

Waist: (point 9 to line 21) = 22" 3/8

Seat: (point 4 to line 21) = 24" 1/8.

Thanks for your help with this - much appreciated.

Richard

Rory Duffy

Jan 17

Replying to

Did you measure it off, like I do it in the video. The finished half measures less seams.

Richard

Jan 19

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Replying to

I followed the drafting hte coat pattern video, expect I made these adjustments for a 4 inch drop:

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.

The measurements I provided above where including the seam allowance. If i reduced them by the four 3/8" seam allowances they would be:

Chest: (point 1 to point 21) = 23" 2/8

Waist: (point 9 to line 21) = 20" 7/8

Seat: (point 4 to line 21) = 22" 5/8.

Thanks for your help

Rory Duffy

Jan 16

Looks right to me.

What are the finished chest, waist and seat?

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