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Hello and welcome! We hope you\u2019re ready to start making your Liesl + Co. Chaval Coat. We\u2019re glad you\u2019re joining us for the sew-along. If you aren\u2019t ready to get started yet, rest assured the sew-along will still be here for you when you\u2019re ready to get going!<\/p>\n

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Chaval Coat Pattern Details<\/h2>\n

Description:<\/strong> This classically-inspired, fully-lined, menswear-style coat will teach you some nifty new sewing skills without overwhelming you. The pattern features a back walking vent, two-piece sleeves, a traditional notched collar with banana stand, and double-piped front pockets with flaps. You\u2019ll reach for this coat all fall, winter, and spring since it\u2019s a versatile, timeless, and stylish piece.<\/p>\n

Sewing level:<\/strong> Intermediate:<\/em> For the experienced sewer who has made a wider variety of items and feels comfortable with a new challenge.<\/p>\n

Suggested fabrics:<\/strong> This pattern works best with medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics like wool coating, tweed, canvas, denim, and twill. Lining: Rayon lining fabric (Bemberg).<\/p>\n

Notions:<\/strong> Coordinating thread, light- to medium-weight fusible interfacing, three 1″ buttons.<\/p>\n

Get the pattern: <\/strong>It’s available in both paper<\/a> and digital<\/a> formats.<\/p>\n

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Sew-Along Schedule<\/h2>\n

We’ve broken down the planning and sewing process into a few easy steps. Here’s how we’ll be working through the process of creating your new coat together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Preparation Steps<\/span><\/td>\nSewing Steps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Chaval<\/td>\n1. Gather Your Materials<\/a><\/em>
\nChoosing fabric, gathering notions, deciding on customizations, and purchasing your pattern.<\/td>\n		\"Chaval<\/td>\n1. Getting Started, Prepare the Pocket Flaps and Sew the Pockets<\/a><\/em>
\nWe begin by preparing our interfacing pieces and sewing the pockets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Chaval<\/td>\n2. Select Your Size, Make Pattern\u00a0Adjustments<\/a><\/em>
\nDeciding on the size you will sew and making any necessary adjustments to the pattern.<\/td>\n		\"Chaval<\/td>\n2. Assemble the Back, and Prepare the Facing and Lining<\/a><\/em>
\nWe assemble the back of the outer coat and work on our facings and lining.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"Chaval<\/td>\n3. Sew the Collar, Attach the Collar, and Attach the Sleeves<\/a><\/em>
\nWe work on completing the collar and sleeves.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"Chaval<\/td>\n4. Assemble the Coat and Lining and Hem and Finish the Coat<\/a><\/em>
\nJust one day’s sewing is left to finish off the coat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Gather Your Materials<\/a><\/h2>\n

Are you excited to get started? I am! This is such a classic, workhorse piece–one that you can wear for years. I can think of few handmade wardrobe items that will be worn as frequently as a beautifully sewn coat. I showed a few ideas in this post<\/a>, and there are lots more ideas in the Liesl + Co Chaval Coat Pinterest board<\/a> if you need some inspiration.<\/p>\n

Choosing your fabric<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let’s talk about fabric. You’ll want something with a little body for this style. Nothing too drapey, in other words. If you’re looking to sew a spring- or autumn-weight coat, look for twill, canvas, tweed, and denim. For a winter-weight coat, look for heavy wools. And if you’re wanting something really warm you might want to interline your fabric with (pre-washed) flannel or Thinsulate. If you’re using either of these, in my experience, it’s easiest to baste them to the lining pieces. That way, you won’t get too much bulkiness in the facings and the collar, etc. Once you’ve basted the insulation to the lining pieces, you’ll simply treat those pieces as one fabric, so there’s not much extra you need to do.<\/p>\n

Choose your notions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regarding notions, you don’t need much for this pattern. Just three 1″ buttons and some fusible interfacing. Be sure to match your interfacing to your fabric. In other words, look for something that adds a bit of stability to your fabric without completely changing the hand. If you’re unsure, ask for help when you’re shopping for your fabric and your salesperson should be knowledgeable enough to make suggestions.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what else you\u2019ll need to assemble:<\/p>\n