Dolores trench coat
Dolores is a straight-cut, semi-fitted, fully lined trench coat that slightly flares toward the bottom. The bust darts have been transferred to the neckline. The trench coat has welt pockets at the front, a center seam and vent at the back, and an extended shoulder line. The long, semi-fitted two-piece set-in sleeves have detachable sleeve tabs at the bottom. The shoulder seams feature epaulets. The sleeve tabs and epaulets are secured with loops and fasten with a single button each. The trench coat has a classic turn-down collar with a collar stand. There are belt loops at the side seams. The buckle belt is detachable. Dolores has a center front closure with buttons and buttonholes and is above-ankle length.
Approximate sewing time: 3 days (24 hours).
Model Angelina: Height 171 cm (5'6"), Bust 82 cm (32 1/4”), Waist 59 cm (23 1/4”), Hips 88 cm (34 5/8”). Angelina is wearing size 36 in height 3.
To sew this trench coat choose suiting fabrics with the following properties:
- medium-weight, structured, non-stretch or low-stretch
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (cotton + polyester, etc.), and synthetics (polyester)
- the following fabrics are recommended: cotton gabardine, denim, faux leather.
Attention! We do not recommend soft, lightweight (outerwear) fabrics.
For the lining, choose lining fabrics made of artificial fibers (viscose), blends (viscose + elastane, viscose + polyester, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane).
The trench coat in the photo is made of gabardine. This fabric is medium-weight, structured, and low-stretch.
The fiber composition is a blend of cotton (60%) and polyester (40%). The fabric weight is 240 m/g2.
The lining is 100% viscose. The fabric weight is 100 m/g2. The interfacing weight is 50 m/g2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||
34 | 36 | 38–40 | 42–46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 3.1 | 3.15 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 |
2 (162–168) | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.35 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.65 | 3.65 |
3 (170–176) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.45 | 3.5 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.8 |
4 (178–184) | 3.35 | 3.45 | 3.55 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.85 | 3.85 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34 | 36 | 38–40 | 42–46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 |
Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||
34 | 36 | 38–40 | 42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 3.05 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.45 |
2 (162–168) | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
3 (170–176) | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.55 | 3.6 |
4 (178–184) | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.45 | 3.65 | 3.7 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34–36 | 38–40 | 42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3 3/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 4 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 2.8 | 2.95 | 3.05 | 3.1 |
2 (162–168) | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.9 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
3 (170–176) | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.8 | 3 | 3.15 | 3.25 | 3.25 |
4 (178–184) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.95 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.35 | 3.35 |
Lining fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 5/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, for all heights:
Size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 |
Meters | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 |
Yards | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 |
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape for all sizes and heights — 2.7 m (3 yd).
5. Stitched straight-grain fusible stay tape for all sizes and heights — 0.7 m (3/4 yd).
6. Eleven buttons, 2.2 cm (7/8") in diameter.
7. One 5 cm (2") wide buckle for the belt.
8. All-purpose matching thread — 1 spool.
9. Matching topstitching thread (for example, Madeira No. 35) — 2 spools.
- sewing machine for construction
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional).
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 41–41.1 | 16 1/8 |
Waistline ease | 63.6–63.7 | 25–25 1/8 |
Hipline ease | 42.6–42.7 | 16 3/4 |
Upper arm ease | 13.5–13 | 5 3/8–5 1/8 |
Height, cm | Garment length at center back, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width, cm |
1 (154–160) | 123.4–124.6 | 75.9–76 |
2 (162–168) | 126.8–128.5 | 77.8–78.1 |
3 (170–176) | 130.8–132.6 | 79.8–80.1 |
4 (178–184) | 134.8–136.6 | 81.8–82.1 |
Height, ft | Garment length at center back, in | Sleeve length including shoulder width, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 48 5/8–49 | 29 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 49 7/8–50 5/8 | 30 5/8–30 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 51 1/2–52 1/4 | 31 3/8–31 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 53 1/8–53 3/4 | 32 1/4–32 3/8 |
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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. Note that for height categories 3 and 4, the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
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).
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