We’re excited to help you create a beautifully lined coat. Since this is a digital product, we’ve put together some tips and important information to ensure your sewing experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
What You’ll Need:
To get started, ensure you have the following:
- The Coat Sewing Pattern – this can be purchased as a printed or digital sewing pattern here
- The Coat Lining Digital Add-On – this can only be purchased as a digital add-on here
What’s Included in The Coat Lining Digital Add-On?
Your digital add-on comes with these essential PDF files:
- A0 Print-At-Copy-Shop PDF – A large-format pattern sheet for professional printing.
- A4/US Letter Print-At-Home PDF – A pattern designed for home printing (requires assembly to create the full sheet).
- Instructions PDF – Step-by-step guidance for sewing the fully lined coat.
- Information PDF – Detailed updates on fabric requirements, pattern pieces, haberdashery and more.
- Layplans PDF – New layout plans for the coat and lining.
Key Changes and How to Proceed
Original Coat Sewing Pattern
- Finished Garment Measurements, Fabric Requirements, Interfacing, Layplans and Haberdashery Requirements:
Please use the updated information provided using the “Information” PDF provided with the digital add-on. - Pattern Pieces:
Use only certain pieces from the original sewing pattern. New pattern pieces specific to the lining are included in the digital add-on. A list of which pattern pieces to use from the original sewing pattern and the new lining pieces is included in the “Information” PDF provided with the digital add-on. - Instruction Book:
You’ll refer to the original Coat instructions briefly but primarily follow the Instructions PDF from the digital add-on. See more information below.
Using the New Instructions
The new Instructions PDF provided in the digital add-on outlines the exact steps to follow for making the fully lined version. Here’s a quick overview:
- Complete Preliminary Steps:
Using the Instructions provided in the digital add-on, refer to page 2 which will outline which steps to use from the main Coat instructions such as sewing the princess seams, pockets, back pieces, and collar. You’ll skip steps such as the vent section. - Switch to the Lining Instructions:
Once these steps are completed, set aside the original instructions and continue with the fully lined instructions provided in the Instructions PDF.
Helpful Tips
To streamline your sewing process, we recommend printing these three key PDFs provided in the digital add-on:
- Instructions PDF
- Information PDF
- Layplans PDF
Printing these documents will make it easier to reference them while sewing.
By following these tips and resources, you’ll be well-equipped to create a stunning fully lined coat. Happy sewing! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to pop a reply here or email us at hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk
The Avid Seamstress 
Hi Jackie
Our apologies please ignore – we had sent this to those that had bought it and then accidently left the writing at the top about thank you purchasing. We have since removed that part.