Such a wardrobe element as a coat is a must-have in everyone's wardrobe. This item adds solidity to your look and allows you to feel comfortable anywhere. Modern designers have given us a beautiful and stylish unlined coat design, which is perfect for early autumn or warm spring. A loden coat retains heat perfectly, as it is distinguished by its exceptional density and non-breathability.
Loden coat yourself
Such a thing is very easy to sew for both a beginner and an experienced craftsman, and all because the sections of the material do not have to be processed at all. In addition, if you wish, you don’t have to sew the lining. Most models have a fairly simple cut, but this? in its turn? Perfect for pairing with popular casual styles.
A coat that is sewn with your own hands can become a unique piece of clothing, and will also perfectly suit your figure.
What is loden
Loden is a fairly dense felted wool, which is made from wool by boiling it at high temperatures. Products made from it are highly wear-resistant and have excellent water-repellent properties.. The material itself is soft to the touch, very flexible and lends itself well to draping.
Reference! Loden was discovered quite by accident by a peasant from Tyrol, when he mistakenly dropped his woolen item into boiling water. It was after this that wool acquired new, softer, increased thermal insulation properties and is popular all over the world even now.
This material is so valued for several reasons:
- Made from environmentally friendly components.
- Has excellent thermal insulation properties.
- Easy to process and cut when sewing.
- Does not allow air to pass through.
It is for these reasons that Loden is widely used in the mass production of outerwear, shoes and various accessories.
Model selection, material preparation
Any figure can be decorated with the help of a perfectly selected model. The current length remains “knee-length”, however, based on personal preferences, you can choose a short length of the product.
In order to decide on a model, you should take into account the main wardrobe over which the coat will be worn. Short ones look great with trousers, long ones are better suited for skirts and dresses.
This model is suitable for almost any figure, so we will consider it.
A loden coat goes well with a variety of metal elements: buttons, snaps, brooches.
An important point is to prepare the material before work..
Loden shrinks significantly after heat and moisture treatment. Therefore, before cutting, the material should be steamed and the direction of the thread, as well as the front side of the fabric, should be determined.
Coat pattern
The main data, as with any product, are measurements. For further work you will need the following basic indicators:
- Chest circumference.
- Shoulder width (eg: 44 cm).
- Sleeve length (eg: 30 cm).
- Hip circumference (eg: 90 cm).
- Product length down from shoulder level (eg: 80 cm).
Pattern diagram: 
Cutting fabric
Since the product is a model with a one-piece sleeve, which is shown on the pattern, you should transfer the measurements to the fabric and outline it with chalk.
Thus, if the shoulder width is 44 cm and the sleeve length is 30 cm, then for half of the product, if you fold the material in half along its long part, you will need a piece of fabric 52 cm wide + 3 cm for loose fit.
And the length of the required material will be 2 the length of the product, which means it is equal to 160 cm.
Important! It should be taken into account that the width of the back is the same as half the hip coverage and +3 cm for a loose fit.
A stand-up collar can be cut from a strip of fabric, the length of which is equal to the length of the neck, and the height can be cut at your discretion: with or without a hem.
Sewing steps
This product is sewn from the side seams, and only after that the collar should be sewn on. If you do not intend to use fasteners, it is better to cut out a belt from the same material and sew special holes to the side seams through which the belt will be worn.
As you can see, even such a seemingly complex product as a coat is very easy to sew yourself. The main thing is to stock up on perseverance and the necessary material.
0
