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Cashmerette - Chilton Trench Coat - 5101

Chilton Trench Coat


This is the very first Cashmerette pattern I made back in 2021. The fit was excellent  on the toile. I have had so much success with Cashmerette patterns since making this coat I have made many of their patterns.

Pattern Description: Classic tailoring gets a curve-friendly update with the Chilton Trench Coat! This timeless fully lined coat pattern features a single-breasted bodice, two hem lengths, belted waist, and a kick pleat on view A. An ideal fit is easily within reach, thanks to sleek princess seams and a comfortable two-part sleeve design. Sophisticated details, such as its two-part collar, cape, epaulettes, and double topstitching, make the Chilton Trench Coat a brilliant addition to any outfit and the star of your wardrobe!

Cashmerette patterns have an expansive size range. This pattern starts at size 12 and goes to Size 28. There are cup size options C/D, E/F & G/H.
I made view A in size 20 with G/H cup.

Fabric
Digital print sateen fabric from Spotlight
Buttons Hemline Canterbury Bells in purple 34mm
Buckles from M.Recht.com.au

For a change I actually read the instructions as I sewed and followed them. The instruction booklet is quite comprehensive, clear and concise. As someone who prefers to look at diagrams rather than read instructions both were very good. 
The fit is fabulous, I made a toile in Trace’n’toile first and it fit perfectly the VERY FIRST TIME! no alterations necessary. Usually I have to do a full bust adjustment even when using a pattern with different cup sizes available. 

Once finished I didn’t like the position of the front pockets, they feel to close to the front opening and as a result the pocket bag fills up the space in the centre front. This wouldn’t be a problem but after the buttons and button holes are sewn the space is reduced and the bag cannot sit flat so it makes the front bumpy.

laying out the pattern pieces


Collar with special hook at neck

Antique Buckle

Machine stitched eyelets 

Shoulder epaulette - buttons from Spotlight


Back shield

Back shield lining






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