Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Coat PDF Sewing Pattern
The Zero Waste coat sewing pattern by Birgitta Helmersson is an unlined unisex oversized coat with a batwing sleeve, round collar and patch pockets.
The short coat has a front button closure and the long coat has a front button closure and waist tie.
Head over to Birgitta Helmersson website for some useful tutorials.
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Fabric requirements
Recommended width: 145 – 160 cm / 57 – 63 inches
Yardage required:
- Short coat: 140cm / 55 1/2 inches (approx 1.55 yards)
- Long coat: 200cm / 78 inches (approx 2.2 yards)
Lining: This coat doesn’t need a lining but the booklet includes tips on how to add one if you want to for some extra warmth.
Size range
- This is a one size pattern which fits the size range below.
- Size 1 (EU 36 – 44)
Supplies you'll need
- Bias tape or binding. Approx 3 metres / 118 inches.
- Buttons x 3. Recommended size 2 – 2.5cm / ¾ – 1 inch.
- Iron on fusing, approx 25cm / 10 inch.
- Elastic or a length of cord. This is required if you are doing the short coat hack to gather in the back hem.
Sewing skill level
- Intermediate
PDF contents
- Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches).
- Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size.
Sewing pattern description
The Zero Waste coat sewing pattern by Birgitta Helmersson is an unlined unisex oversized coat with a batwing sleeve, round collar and patch pockets. The short coat has a front button closure and the long coat has a front button closure and waist tie. Also comes with tips on how to cut a lining if you want to add this.
This pattern comes with 2 options, a short and a long coat. The short coat is suitable for beginners and up, the long coat is more suited to mid-intermediate sewers, however if you make the short coat as your first project and progress to the long coat for your next one this would work well as a lot of the steps are the same.
Method: This zero waste pattern is a downloadable PDF Instruction booklet. All Birgitta Helmersson sewing patterns are designed to be drawn directly onto your fabric by using small templates which you can make yourself, or print easily on a home printer. You draw your garment pieces directly onto your fabric by following the step by step instructions. Pieces are broken up into simple blocks which can be modified easily to change lengths, add/remove different design elements and accommodate changing fabric widths.
Fabric recommendations: Ideal in a mid heavy weight wool coating. This can also work in a lighter wool or cotton drill for more of a light jacket or trench coat style, you will need to make sure you fuse part of your collar if you choose a lighter weight fabric.
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