Coat Making-The Lagan

It’s here our annual coat making course 🤪The Lagan Coat from Itch to Stitch

This year for our coat making classes, we decided to look towards a more of a Spring feel coat thinking lighter weight fabrics such as Brocades, Stretch Cottons and Twills, however, were more than happy for you to work with heavier wools and gaberdines if desired.

The Lagan is a fully lined, knee-length coat. Its classic, elegant style is suited for everyday wear as well as for a more formal event. Features of this coat include, single-breasted, shoulder yokes, waistband, a standard collar with a collar stand, two-piece sleeves, in-seam side pockets and five centred buttons. Lagan also has front and back princess seams and cup size options for a great fit!

The Lagan Has a Super inclusive size range:

Sizes 00 – 20 have A, B, C, D and DD cups.

Sizes 22 – 40 have B, C, D and DD cups.

This workshop will run over 7 consecutive Monday evenings …NB you will be required to complete some homework consisting of fusing interfacings and simpler straight seam sewing in between sessions.

WEEK 1

Pattern layout and cutting of outer fabric and lining, Interfacings will be provided to cut and fuse at home, along with little stay stitching.

WEEK 2

Here we go, getting stuck in this week! In week 2 we will be assembling the bodice of the coat, princess seams and yolks including beautiful top stitching.  Homework- darts in bodice of lining

WEEK 3

We’re rocking now! week 3 will see our coats take shape, with collar construction and the first stage of the Sleeves taking shape. Homework- skirt lining to bodice (3 seams)

WEEK 4

On the homeward stretch now This week we will work on the skirt elements of the coat, assembling the panels and pockets, oh yes, and attaching on to the waistband. Homework, a little more lining, and tacking in the sleeve heads.

WEEK 5

This week is focused on getting those sleeves in beautifully smooth,  lining and facings along with any mop up areas that we may need

WEEK 6

Here we are the penultimate week 6  this week will see our lining and facings being attached to our coat – turning through and finishing techniques to complete an awesome make!

WEEK 7

A week to polish off the finishing touches – buttonholes,  topstitching the outer edge, securing the linings with some  invisible hand stitch  WHOOOO and time to admire our makes

WHO’S IT FOR

Sewists who are a confident beginner/intermediate sewer e.g- have a number of garments under their belts and understand sewing terminology such as stay and under stitching n

Sewists who can read a sewing pattern

Those who’d love to make a coat but feel it too bigger project to undertake on their own

Those who wish to develop their skills and techniques further

Anyone who like being a Sewcial Sewist

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Pattern placement

Working with different interfacings and stays within coat making

Adding fabric stays and sleeve heads

Constructing a princess seamed bodice and skirt with top stitch

Adding a collar and collar stand

Adding inseam pockets

Constructing a two-piece sleeve

Creating and Completing buttonholes

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Fabric Requirements depending on Garment Size  we will be happy to assist and advise through out

Primary Fabric Coating 2.6m – 3.9m

Lining 1.8-3.0m

Interfacing A Lightweight woven 2.75m -4m

Interfacing B Lightweight knit tricot fusible 1m

Back Stay Fabric;  Stable woven fabric such as muslin or quilting cotton—will not be visible in the final garment.  30-50cm

Sleeve Head Fabric Felt or woolen—you can also use primary fabric; this piece will not be visible in the final garment 20cm

NOTIONS

Five 7/8″ (2.2 cm) coat buttons (shank or non-shank)

1.25 cm-wide straight fusible stay tape

A set of very thin shoulder pads for set-in sleeve ( we can make our own)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Pattern worth £18.00

Full use of the studio sewing machines

Expert Tuition from Amanda Wyatt

Lots of tea/coffee and a yummy slice of cake!

COST £199.00