Dakota trench coat
Dakota is a semi-fitted, straight-cut, reversible trench coat made of two types of fabric. The bust darts are transferred to the armscyes. The outer front features welt pockets while the inner front has double-welt zipper pockets in the side seams. The raglan sleeves are semi-fitted. The outer sleeve features a button tab, while the inner sleeve is finished with an elasticated casing There is a turn-down collar with a collar stand on the outer side of the garment. On the inner side, the garment has a three-piece hood that closes with snaps. The trench coat features a center front button and bound buttonhole closure. Dakota is above-ankle length.
Model Karina: Height 175 cm (5'9"), Bust 85 cm (33 1/2"), Waist 63 cm (24 3/4"), Hips 91 cm (35 7/8"). Karina is wearing size XS in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 4 days (32 hours).
To sew this trench coat, choose medium-weight, pliable, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch, and opaque outerwear fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
Recommended fabrics: gabardine, denim, dewspo, outerwear fabrics, raincoat fabrics, taslan, cotton.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy, knit fabrics or lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The trench coat in the photo is made of two types of fabric.
Fabric 1 is gabardine. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, and non-stretch.
The fiber content is 57% cotton and 43% tencel. The fabric weight is 200 g/m².
Fabric 2 is outerwear fabric. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, and non-stretch.
The fiber content is 100% polyamide. The fabric weight is 150 g/m².
1. Main fabric 1, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 2.15 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
2 (162–168) | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 2.75 |
3 (170–176) | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
4 (178–184) | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.85 |
Main fabric 1, 55’’ wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 3 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 3 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/8 |
Main fabric 2, 140 cm wide with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 2.5 | 2.65 | 2.8 | 2.85 | 2.95 |
2 (162–168) | 2.55 | 2.7 | 2.85 | 2.9 | 3 |
3 (170–176) | 2.6 | 2.75 | 2.9 | 2.95 | 3.05 |
4 (178–184) | 2.65 | 2.8 | 2.95 | 3 | 3.1 |
Main fabric 2, 55’’ wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5'1"–5'3") | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 |
2 (5'4"–5'6") | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 |
3 (5'7"–5'9") | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 |
4 (5'10"–6'1") | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm (55”) wide, with a directional print — 0.3 m (3/8 yd)
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm (55”) wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.5 m (1/2 yd)
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 2.6 m (2 7/8 yd)
5. Elastic, 2 cm (3/4") wide, depending on the size (the exact elastic length is specified in the pattern):
Size | XS | S | M | L | XS |
cm | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46.5 | 47.5 |
inches | 16 7/8 | 17 3/8 | 17 3/4 | 18 1/4 | 18 3/4 |
6. Seven buttons, 2.3–2.5 cm (7/8–1") in diameter, for fabric 1
7. Five buttons, 2.3–2.5 cm (7/8–1") in diameter, for fabric 2
8. Two set-in snaps, 12 mm (1/2") in diameter
9. Two grommets, 5 mm (just under 1/4”) in diameter
10. Two drawstring tips
11. Two metal zippers for pockets on fabric 2, 20–25 cm (7 7/8–9 7/8") long
12. Matching thread for fabric 1 — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
13. Matching thread for fabric 2 — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
14. Matching topstitching thread for fabric 1 (e.g., Madeira No. 35) — 2 spools
15. Matching topstitching thread for fabric 2 (e.g., Madeira No. 35) — 2 spools
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
- elastic threader (may be replaced with a safety pin)
- loop turner
- hole puncher or awl
- press tool and molds for installing grommets and snaps
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 32–44.5 | 12 5/8–17 1/2 |
Waistline ease | 50.8–63.4 | 20–25 |
Hipline ease | 24.7–36.7 | 9 3/4–14 1/2 |
Upper arm ease | 18–21.2 | 7 1/8–8 3/8 |
Height, cm | Center back length, cm | Sleeve length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 103.8–105.3 | 72.8–73.9 |
2 (162–168) | 106.8–108.3 | 74.8–75.9 |
3 (170–176) | 109.8–111.3 | 76.8–77.9 |
4 (178–184) | 112.8–114.3 | 78.8–79.9 |
Height, ft | Center back length, in | Sleeve length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 40 7/8–41 1/2 | 28 5/8–29 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 42–42 5/8 | 29 1/2–29 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 43 1/4–43 7/8 | 30 1/4–30 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 44 3/8–45 | 31–31 1/2 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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