Simplicity 8451: DIY Camel Wool Double Breasted Coat

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat

Hey Everyone,

Hope you are all doing fine. I have a bit of a backlog of things which I want to share before the end of the year so let’s just skip to the good bit, shall we?

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat

We went down to London last month and I decided I wanted to make a new coat before we went. I wanted something not too heavy weight, and something that reflects my new found loves of neutral colours and midi lengths. Time was of the essence, so I decided to use a pattern I have made before: simplicity 8451, which you can see here, and pulled out a length of fine wool twill melton that I have had in my stash for almost two years, and originally purchased from Fabworks.

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat

With some intense sewing I managed to get my coat finished before we went and am very happy with the end result. The wool is soft and, combined with the lining, surprisingly warm. It’s a classic that I love!

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat

Pattern Alterations

Please check my original post (see link above) on this pattern for initial alterations. On this version, I also did the following:

• 0.5 forward shoulder adjustment
• Lengthened coat by 7.5 inches
• Added a back vent
• I added a centre back seam to the back lining and omitted the pleat
• I did have to cut my upper collar on the cross grain due to fabric limitations. I checked my fabric first to ensure there wasn’t going to be any issues with nap .

You tried coat making yet? Coats are one of my favourite things to sew.

See you soon!

Simplicity 8451 double breasted wool coat