This is a well-drafted pattern with a fashionable style. It came together well, but I had a few difficulties.
I found attaching the lining vent to the main vent very difficult. This was my first vent, so I should’ve practiced it. Ideally, a few more diagrams and clarifications would’ve been helpful!
I constructed the pockets the way I’m used to, as I found the description in the instructions confusing.
I used a thick handwoven wool coating which was probably bulkier than the pattern was made for. Style-wise, the fabric works well with the pattern, but finishes on the bound buttonholes I decided to do proved difficult with all the bulky seams.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
b*****o(verified owner) – :
This was my first coat, and I don’t recommend it as a first timer! It’s beautifully designed, and I love my final coat but I had a few issues with the pattern:
– firstly the number of main fabric/interfacing pieces I needed were different on the pattern vs in the instructions which threw me off.
– the back vent was different lengths on the left and right back main pieces which made construction especially attaching the lining very difficult.
– the notches on the main parts were perfect but on the lining were off in most places.
– I couldn’t see how the buttonhole template was supposed to fit on the front, as there were no anchormarks.
And just a note, the armscye is narrow, more like a blazer, so this coat can’t really be worn with thicker sweaters on if that’s what you’re looking for.
But when I had questions the Style Arc team responded right away with helpful links so I’m very grateful for that!
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s********0(verified owner) – :
Gorgeous styling on this especially the sleeves. The coat was very simple to make and comes together quickly which I like. However the lining was not so good in that getting it to line up on the vent didn’t seem to work at all, the notches didn’t match and I just couldn’t work out how to do it I gave up in the end and hand stitched it, I’ll do it again but will make it up differently next time..
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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust when buttoned
93.0
98.0
103.0
108.0
113.0
118.0
123.0
128.0
134.0
140.0
146.0
152.0
158.0
164.0
Hip when buttoned
101.0
106.0
111.0
116.0
121.0
126.0
131.0
136.0
142.0
148.0
154.0
160.0
166.0
172.0
Centre back length
79.2
79.8
80.4
81.0
81.6
82.2
82.8
83.4
84.0
84.6
85.2
85.8
86.4
87.0
Shoulder breadth
36.4
37.6
38.8
40.0
41.2
42.4
43.6
44.8
46.0
47.2
48.4
49.6
50.8
52.0
Sleeve length
61.2
61.8
62.4
63.0
63.6
64.2
64.8
65.4
66.0
66.6
67.2
67.8
68.4
69.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust when buttoned
36 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
40 1⁄2
42 1⁄2
44 1⁄2
46 1⁄2
48 3⁄8
50 3⁄8
52 3⁄4
55 1⁄8
57 1⁄2
59 7⁄8
62 1⁄4
64 5⁄8
Hip when buttoned
39 3⁄4
41 3⁄4
43 3⁄4
45 5⁄8
47 5⁄8
49 5⁄8
51 5⁄8
53 1⁄2
55 7⁄8
58 1⁄4
60 5⁄8
63
65 3⁄8
67 3⁄4
Centre back length
31 1⁄8
31 3⁄8
31 5⁄8
31 7⁄8
32 1⁄8
32 3⁄8
32 5⁄8
32 7⁄8
33 1⁄8
33 1⁄4
33 1⁄2
33 3⁄4
34
34 1⁄4
Shoulder breadth
14 3⁄8
14 3⁄4
15 1⁄4
15 3⁄4
16 1⁄4
16 3⁄4
17 1⁄8
17 5⁄8
18 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
19
19 1⁄2
20
20 1⁄2
Sleeve length
24 1⁄8
24 3⁄8
24 5⁄8
24 3⁄4
25
25 1⁄4
25 1⁄2
25 3⁄4
26
26 1⁄4
26 1⁄2
26 3⁄4
26 7⁄8
27 1⁄8
Fabric Estimate - Main
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
3.00 m (3.30 yd)
3.50 m (3.80 yd)
Fabric Estimate - Lining
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1.60 m (1.75 yd)
2.00 m (2.20 yd)
Fuse Estimate
sizes
4-30
Width 90 cm (30")
1.75 m (1.92 yd)
Size Chart
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
32
51.2
43.8
156.0
139.0
162.0
34
52.4
45.6
164.0
147.0
170.0
36
53.6
47.4
172.0
155.0
178.0
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3⁄4
15 5⁄8
53 1⁄2
46.5
56
28
19 1⁄4
16 1⁄8
56
48.5
58 1⁄4
30
19 3⁄4
16 5⁄8
58 1⁄4
50.5
61
32
20 1⁄8
17 1⁄4
61 3⁄8
54 3⁄4
63 3⁄4
34
20 5⁄8
18
64 5⁄8
57 7⁄8
66 7⁄8
36
21 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
67 3⁄4
61
70 1⁄8
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
Multi-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.
Multi-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper and single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, and also A0 paper sheets.
For more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
E*s (verified owner) – :
This is a well-drafted pattern with a fashionable style. It came together well, but I had a few difficulties.
I found attaching the lining vent to the main vent very difficult. This was my first vent, so I should’ve practiced it. Ideally, a few more diagrams and clarifications would’ve been helpful!
I constructed the pockets the way I’m used to, as I found the description in the instructions confusing.
I used a thick handwoven wool coating which was probably bulkier than the pattern was made for. Style-wise, the fabric works well with the pattern, but finishes on the bound buttonholes I decided to do proved difficult with all the bulky seams.
I put together a YouTube video of my process, if you want to check it out. https://youtu.be/Ob9MOonf2io?si=Ej1RVtj65Lp_NLm3
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
b*****o (verified owner) – :
This was my first coat, and I don’t recommend it as a first timer! It’s beautifully designed, and I love my final coat but I had a few issues with the pattern:
– firstly the number of main fabric/interfacing pieces I needed were different on the pattern vs in the instructions which threw me off.
– the back vent was different lengths on the left and right back main pieces which made construction especially attaching the lining very difficult.
– the notches on the main parts were perfect but on the lining were off in most places.
– I couldn’t see how the buttonhole template was supposed to fit on the front, as there were no anchormarks.
And just a note, the armscye is narrow, more like a blazer, so this coat can’t really be worn with thicker sweaters on if that’s what you’re looking for.
But when I had questions the Style Arc team responded right away with helpful links so I’m very grateful for that!
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s********0 (verified owner) – :
Gorgeous styling on this especially the sleeves. The coat was very simple to make and comes together quickly which I like. However the lining was not so good in that getting it to line up on the vent didn’t seem to work at all, the notches didn’t match and I just couldn’t work out how to do it I gave up in the end and hand stitched it, I’ll do it again but will make it up differently next time..