The Clare Coat is a chic cool-weather staple. Featuring raglan sleeves and an unstructured A-line silhouette, Clare is a great introduction to the joys of coat making. View A hits at mid thigh, with a face-framing collar, princess sleeves, exposed asymmetrical zipper and welt pockets. View B has a more minimalist vibe; double breasted, it ends at the hip hip with inseam pockets, full length sleeves and a dramatic funnel collar. Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0 - 20 SUGGESTED FABRIC Body: Medium to heavyweight coating fabrics (ie.melton, felt, tweed and boiled wool). Bottomweight fabrics like denim, twill and canvas are also suitable for a lightweight spring or fall jacket. Lining: Silk, rayon bemberg, flannel backed satin (aka kasha). Interfacing: fusible weft interfacing. View A also requires 1/4 yard (.25m) of horsehair canvas, sturdy muslin or a heavier-weight interfacing to stabilize the collar. YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS 45" / 1.14mFABRIC: 0-8 = 3yd/2.75m, 8-14 = 3.75yd/3.5m, 16-20 = 4yd/3.75mLINING: 0-20 = 2yd/1.8mINTERFACING: 0-8 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 10-20 = 2yd/1.85m 58" / 1.5mFABRIC: 0-6 = 2.25yd/2m, 8-14 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 16-20 = 3yd/2.75mLINING: 0-8 = 2.25yd/2m, 10-20 = 2.5yd,2.25mINTERFACING: 0-8 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 10-20 = 2yd/1.85m ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES 2.5 yards (2.25 m) 1/4” (6mm) stay tape for stabilizing armholes and collar Separating coat zipper for View A (sizes 0-8 = 30” long, sizes 10-14 = 31” long, sizes 16-20 = 32” long) ** You can also use a longer zipper and trim it down 6 buttons or sew-in snap closures for View B Tailors ham and press cloth Marking tool Thread
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