Master coat-making in this comprehensive online sewing class featuring the Indigo Car Coat pattern. Learn essential outerwear techniques including collar construction, placket installation, and pocket facing. This course guides you through creating an unlined A-line coat with professional details like inverted box pleats and patch pockets. Perfect for intermediate sewists ready to tackle outerwear. Create a versatile coat that's ideal for transitional seasons.
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This lesson covers all the basic things you need to know to get started with this sewalong. If you’re a beginner, this will be really helpful to watch!
If you feel like you already know how to get your pattern and fabric ready for sewing, go ahead and skip to the next lesson and you’ll learn to do some helpful fitting adjustments for the Indigo coat.
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Here are some additional resources to help you make the most of this sewalong:
Introducing the Indigo Coat: Fabric, fitting, and styling tips to help you sew this pattern.
Projector Sewing: There’s a group of makers who no longer have to print, tape, and cut paper patterns.
Understanding Ease: Learn everything you need to know about ease in a sewing pattern.
Find the Grainline: Tips for making sure you cut your fabric on the grainline.
Fit Journal: Download our free fitting journal.
How to blend between sizes: Watch this video to learn how to blend between sizes.
Seamwork Help Site: Get answers to your most frequently asked questions about Seamwork.
Learn to Sew Clothing: For Absolute Beginners: In this course, we teach you how to sew, from the very beginning. By the end you’ll have made a jacket and a dress!
The Ultimate Guide to Fitting Techniques from Seamwork: A list of our most helpful fitting resources.
How to Fit With Confidence: Learn how to fit your clothes to your body. This class is free for Seamwork members!
How to Raise, Lower, or Change the Neckline on a Pattern: Learn how to adjust and hack the neckline on a pattern. This class is free for Seamwork members!
Helpful Downloads:Use these worksheets, downloads, and planners to take your sewing to the next level.
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