30 October 2024

6 Handmade Winter Coats

Winter is the perfect season to embrace the stylish comfort of a beautiful hand-sewn coat. What if, this year, you took the plunge and made your own coat? Here is an article that comes at just the right time to discover 6 ideas for couture looks to create yourself. I offer you silhouettes made using our ultra-trendy coat and jacket patterns – Cliff, Tigris, Dandelion, Pam, and Tsar – and our wool coat and jacquard fabrics, so you have everything you need to create the perfect piece.

From oversized cuts to structured silhouettes, each model adapts to your tastes and becomes a must-have in your winter wardrobe. Let yourself be inspired to create a coat as beautiful as it is unique, adding buttons, threads and haberdashery accessories for a perfect finish. A video is available on our Instagram profile to discover these different looks, but let me detail each outfit here and the links to the patterns and fabrics can be found at the end of the article!

1. Flirty look in Cliff Coat and lace dress (Intermediate level)

The Cliff coat is an elegant and comfortable model, with an enveloping cut. Perfect for keeping you warm despite the little lace dress hidden underneath, I chose the very cozy Anthracite Grey Chiné version, which contrasts with the ultra-femininity of the Cicadella dress in Botanica Green Scarab lace and my little black patent ankle boots. This version of Cicadella is sewn from the blouse pattern hacked into a dress as described in this sewing step-by-step guide accessible even to beginner seamstresses .

Inspiration

The Maison Fauve look

The Cliff wool coat

Sewing Tutorial : Find the complete tutorial for the Cliff coat which will guide you through each step of the production, such as making the piped pockets or assembling the lining.

    2. Bohemian look in Tigris Coat (Intermediate level)

    The Tigris coat is a piece that does not lack allure with its straight cut, its shoulders highlighted by a buttoned tab and its officer collar. Tigris can be sewn in a long or short version. It is the long version, very elegant, that I chose for this look. With my Cuba Libre dress with romantic accents in our Panache Mauve viscose poplin, beautiful high boots and a pretty wide-brimmed hat, this bohemian look with 70's accents is very successful.

    Inspiration

    The Maison Fauve look

    The Tigris wool coat

    Sewing Tutorial : Follow the complete Tigris coat tutorial to follow each sewing step step by step and discover in detail the technical points of the pattern such as the lined back slit.

      3. Warm for mid-season in a Dandelion jacket (Intermediate level)

      The Dandelion model is a bomber jacket with a timeless cut. Neither too short nor too fitted, its cut is softened by a play of pleats in the back. This winter, try this beautiful pattern in Noisette wool for a very warm jacket. This look is perfect for everyday wear: an elegant wool jacket, Hussard trousers in Grège gabardine, pretty tan leather ballet flats, and a Tempête blouse in Lily Encre jacquard (much too pretty to be worn only in the evening, right?!).

      Inspiration

      The Maison Fauve look

      The Dandelion wool jacket

      Sewing Tutorial : Find the Dandelion tutorial to help you throughout the making process. This is a much simpler model to sew than it seems!

        4. Cozy-chic look in Pam Coat (Intermediate level)

        The Pam coat is a loose-fitting coat with a pretty shawl collar, which you'll love to curl up in all winter long. Its androgynous look is softened by the choice of soft and luminous hazelnut wool, and its slightly loose cut will be perfect when paired with the ultra-feminine Ludmilla dress in ecru knit.

        Inspiration

        The Maison Fauve look

        The Pam wool coat

        Sewing Tutorial : The complete tutorial for the Pam coat is available to help you create this piece. The Pam coat is the ideal sewing pattern to start sewing a lined coat, because the assembly of the lining is simplified!

          5. Sailor look in Tsar Coat ( Advanced level)

          The Tsar coat is an elegant coat halfway between a pea coat, an officer's coat and a frock coat. Its very large collar has a lot of character, but what makes this pattern unique is its unusual buttoning, worked by a cutout in the front, which makes it go from double to single buttoning. To highlight Tsar's nautical DNA, I chose a pretty sailor's sweater, the Récif pants pattern in navy wool (the drape is amazing!) and a beautiful Hermès scarf whose touches of red recall the color code of the nautical style with navy blue.

          Inspiration

          The Maison Fauve look

          The Tsar wool coat

          Sewing Tutorial : discover the Tsar coat tutorial . We will guide you through each sewing step, such as creating a beautiful pointed coat collar or easily assembling the lining.

            6. The Cliff Jacquard Coat (Intermediate Level)

            The Cliff coat has a completely different look in jacquard. The quilted aspect of the Ecume jacquard and its ecru color act as a breath of fresh air in the grayness of winter, a bubble of softness in which to wrap yourself up. For this outfit, I focused on comfort: Tremplin cargo pants in khaki cotton satin, a chunky knit wool sweater and ranger-style ankle boots, it's an easy-going look that doesn't lack charm!

            Inspiration

            The Maison Fauve look

            The Cliff jacquard coat

            Sewing tutorial : flattening the flaps, sewing pleats, creating your shawl collar and glazing it for a beautiful finish, everything is explained in the free step-by-step video of the Cliff coat.

              Our Wools Available for These Models

              Our three high-quality wools offer an elegant choice for your handmade coats. Each of them is designed to last and protect against the cold, while adapting perfectly to the cuts of the models presented.

              1. Anthracite Grey Heather

                This mottled anthracite grey wool offers a sober and modern look. Its slightly nuanced shade easily combines with any style, whether classic or contemporary.

              2. Hazelnut

                The Noisette wool, in a warm and natural shade, brings a soft and elegant touch. It harmonizes perfectly with models with soft and structured lines.

              3. Black

                Classic and timeless, black wool is the ideal choice for a chic and elegant coat, easy to match with any outfit. This color brings a touch of timeless sophistication.

              Essential Haberdashery for Your Coats

              The choice of haberdashery makes all the difference in the finish of your coat. Here are our recommendations to accompany your models:

              Tips for Sewing Wool

              Sewing a wool coat requires a few specific techniques to achieve an impeccable result. To master the particularities of this fabric, follow our detailed tutorials on each model:

              1. A perfect finish and well-defined collars : you will need to iron on your pieces as described on each of our patterns in order to properly define your coat bottom and sleeve hems, and give your collars hold.

              2. Suitable ironing : Use a steam iron with a damp cloth to avoid marking the wool.

              3. A suitable lining : We offer you a wide range of cupro linings. This is a material made from wood pulp, more breathable than polyester, and which is antistatic. This type of fabric which slides well is essential for lining the sleeves of your coats in particular.

              By following these tips, you can make quality coats that are as beautiful as they are durable, while adding a personal touch with the buttons and accessories of your choice!

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