Trench Coat Inspiration
Velosewer’s running a Trench Coat Sew-along!
Excited as I am about this, I’ve been so bogged down in Uni marking (and will be for the forseeable future) that I’m still in the planning stages. Meanwhile, the incredible Velo has already knocked out two iterations.
Knipmode February 2010, trench coat patterns 8a/b and 7a/b
I really like the Knipmode pattern on the right (with set-in sleeves) -the fact that my size is included in the size range elevates it considerably above the others as there won’t be any grading required. The skirt is totally unrelated to trench coat sew-alongs but I’ve wanted to sew it for a while now..
Patrones Extra 284 trench coat patterns 32 and 29
I’m basically deciding between the classic trench (set-in sleeves, weather flaps, epaulettes and wrist straps) and something more minimalist/ contemporary. The two Patrones trenches above have been top of the list for a while now; I already have the perfect fabrics for both and the A-line silhouettes really appeal to me.
Pragmatism, however, dictates that I should stick to something easy with the minimal number of pattern pieces and no extras because I lack the time to grade all those little bits and pieces down to my size.
Which means theset wo Burda options are out (Burda 09/2020, trench coat 113 and Burda 11/2008 trench coat 134).
As are these two Patrones versions (Patrones 284, trench coat patterns 27 and 28).
I do, however, plan to make the one on the right as an alt-sweatshirt in heavy knit fabric (similar to this Burberry’s version) at some point.
Which means, as of now, it’s a toss-up between the short trench-jacket on the left and the draped version in the second image (#29) both of which will require grading.
Salad-hair lady’s trench coat has some nice lines..(Patrones Extra 264, trench coat patterns 10 and 6)
This may take a while..
Anyone else out there jumping on the Trench sewing train? What’re your picks like?
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Great inspiration! I would love to sew a trench coat… I just might if I can plow through the rest of my “to sew” list (which gets longer by the day!)
I didn´t know about this, but I wanted to make a trench coat anyway, so I might jump on the wagon. I like all of them, can´t help you much choosing a pattern! Maybe the purple one???
My trench coat loving daughter has fallen for two of these you have pictured. Would you please tell me which Knipmode the 8b (first one top left) is from, and which Patrones the black trench on the left (second one down #32) is from? I thought I’d search them out, see if I can find copies for sale. Thank you <3
No problems Rhea, I’ve updated those now (way to add them to the tags and not the actual article itself-gotta stop burning the midnight oil XP).
Not (yet) doing a trench but geez what a selection you have here. Personally I love the alt sweatshirt burberry option.
You’ve picked some fabulous styles so the time you have to sew as opposed to mark papers and live your normally fabulous creative life will dictate the style you choose.
I’m currently unpicking and tweaking the first trenched jalie. The ruffle detailing on the Patrones one is impressive.
You really do the best style research.
Thanks! And the ruffle is just one big ruffle along the button stand. Should be doable by modifying a coat pattern..
I’m loving the short trench-jacket. And yes, your research is amazing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the great research, I love the Knipmode February 2010 but I am a classic kind of girl. I really do need to trace off my pattern and get started.
Patrones Pattern 29 is awesome! I love how deconstructed it is. I’m yet to venture into the world of coat sewing (eep!) so I wish you well on this endeavour, couture voyager!
The all patterns are so nice, I can imagine how difficult to choose one to start with! I was struggle to choose one skirt from 2 this weekend
I think I will plan to make some short trench but for spring, because for now it is time for coats here, not trenches
love the idea of the sweatshirt version–i’ve been thinking of trying that myself on one or two of my favorite jacket patterns.
These are all so beautiful! I love a nice trenchcoat – it’s stylish, elegant AND practical
I really like the Knipmode ones; they are styled so beautifully, it’s hard not to be drawn to them ^__^ A good trench is definitely on my list of things to make, but I’m already bogged down with projects so I’ll have to take a raincheck on the sewalong for this time ^__^
I made the Burda trench before and it came together quite easily. The fit was good and the style classic. Still I was able to play with some design details. As far as pure look, I like the Patrones patterns best.
Yea I liked the Burda one and knew the fit would be consistent and well drafted but the Patrones versions just look totally different so I decided on one of those instead..
i have the first book… but it is in Dutch…
Yea same, I don’t think they do other languages but it’s ok if you know how to sew-also Google translate is quite good at Dutch-English translations. Don’t know whether it’s any good at Dutch-French translation though XD