digital cortland trench sewing pattern

Grainline Studio Digital Patterns

This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on home printers that use either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper or at a print shop that can print 36"-wide or A0-sized sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.

All Grainline Studio patterns come as multiple PDF files consolidated within a single .zip file. Download and save the .zip file to a computer to access the PDF files. Downloading .zip files to mobile devices is not recommended as most phones and tablets cannot open them.

Description

With its modern swing shape and length that hits mid-hip, the Cortland is an update on the classic trench. Raglan sleeves give you plenty of movement and room for layering while the storm flaps and generous collar keep out inclement weather. The Cortland also features a double-breasted front closure and roomy welt pockets. All seams are bound, which not only gives your coat a professional finish, but also helps it stand up to wear and tear.

Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, welt pockets, Hong Kong seam finishing, topstitching, sewing a collar & collar stand, inserting buttonholes, and hand sewing.

Suggested Fabrics

Main fabric: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. Recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz.

Pocket lining fabric: lightweight cotton fabrics such as chambray, lawn, or pocketing.

Fusible interfacing: woven or tricot interfacing in a similar, or slightly lighter, weight as your main fabric.

Notions

Thread, 6 — 1" buttons, 12 yds pre-made 1/4" double fold bias tape if binding seam allowances.

Fabric Requirements and Finished Measurements

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