Darcy Coat PDF Pattern

Perfect Pattern

Dream winter coat!

A gorgeous coat

I’m really pleased with how my Darcy came out. It’s not my first coat or jacket, and I’ve done some “speed tailoring” before - I chose the Darcy after about a month of sifting through other patterns! I wanted something relatively straightforward that would let my fabric shine, while being smart enough to wear to work. This is made in 100% wool Harris Tweed, with a bemberg/silk lining and horn buttons (both from Bernstein and Barnleys). I tweaked the pattern (as suggested) to remove 10cm on each side from the bottom hem, tapering to nothing below the arms. I also didn’t use iron-on interfacing - rather, I underlined the whole coat with cotton flannel, then used wool canvas for structure across the chest and as a back stay, shrunk cotton calico for all the facings, and linen collar canvas for the collar. The pattern is great, the instructions detailed, clear and helpful - and I’m very very pleased with my finished coat!