Closet Core Patterns – Phoebe Coat
Modern yet timeless, Phoebe is a double-breasted coat with a cocoon shape. Fully lined, it features a dramatic notched collar and lapel that can also be worn closed to stop drafts. The dropped shoulder, roomy two-piece sleeve, and oversized fit make this c
Modern yet timeless, Phoebe is a double-breasted coat with a cocoon shape. Fully lined, it features a dramatic notched collar and lapel that can also be worn closed to stop drafts. The dropped shoulder, roomy two-piece sleeve, and oversized fit make this coat ideal for layering over bulky winter layers. Destined to keep you warm on the coldest of days, this pattern is a great introduction to sewing tailored garments.
- View A is below-knee length with large patch pockets.
- View B ends at mid-thigh with inseam pockets.
Please note this pattern is available in Alpha Sizing,a new addition to our size range. Thispatternspans from XXS(31″ bust, 33″ hip) to 4X (60″ bust, 62″ hip).
SUGGESTED FABRIC
- Coat body: mid- to heavyweight coatings such as melton, boucl, tweed, felt, and boiled wool.
- Lining: Lightweight silky fabrics such as rayon bemberg, charmeuse, kasha, and crepe de chine.
- Interfacing: midweight weft interfacing
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
45″ / 1.14m
BELOW KNEE LENGTH – FABRIC
Sizes XXS-S = 4.25 yd (3.9 m), Sizes M-L = 5 yd (4.6 m), Sizes XL-1X = 5.25 yd (4.8 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 5.75 yd (5.2 m)
BELOW KNEE LENGTH – LINING
Sizes XXS-L = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes XL-1X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 3.75 yd (3.4 m)
BELOW KNEE LENGTH – INTERFACING (58″ WIDE)
Sizes XXS-S = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes M-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 3.25 yd (3 m)
MID THIGH LENGTH – FABRIC
Sizes XXS-S = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes M-L = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes XL-1X = 4 yd (3.6 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
MID THIGH LENGTH – LINING
Sizes XXS-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 3.25 yd (3 m)
MID THIGH LENGTH – INTERFACING (58″ WIDE)
Sizes XXS-S = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes M-L = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes XL-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Size 2X-4X = 3 yd (2.7 m)
58″ / 1.5m
BELOW KNEE LENGTH
Sizes XXS-S = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes M-L = 3.75 yd (3.4 m), Sizes XL-1X = 4 yd (3.6 m), Size 2X-4X = 4.5 yd (4.1 m)
BELOW KNEE LENGTH – LINING
Sizes XXS-S = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes M-L = 3 yd (2.7 m), Sizes XL-1X = 3.25 yd (3 m), Size 2X-4X = 3.5 yd (3.2 m)
BELOW KNEE LENGTH – INTERFACING
Sizes XXS-S = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes M-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 3.25 yd (3 m)
MID THIGH LENGTH
Sizes XXS-S = 3 yd (2.7 m), Sizes M-L = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes XL-1X = 3.75 yd (3.4 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 4 yd (3.6 m)
MID THIGH LENGTH – LINING
Sizes XXS-S = 2 yd (1.8 m), Sizes M-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 3 yd (2.7 m)
MID THIGH LENGTH – INTERFACING
Sizes XXS-S = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes M-L = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes XL-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Size 2X-4X = 3 yd (2.7 m)
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Buttons, 1″ (25 mm) x 7
- Chalk marking tool
- Hand sewing needles
- Tailors ham and seam roll
- Press cloth (cotton or silk organza)
- Tailors clapper
- Matching thread
- Optional: Cotton stay tape, 1/4″ (6 mm) wide x 1 yd (1 m) for reinforcing shoulder seams
- Optional: Topstitching thread

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