The Vintage Evening Coat Course

Course Materials

  • Paper Pattern (supplied with the course)
  • unbleached muslin
  • carbon tracing paper and a tracing wheel
  • contrasting thread and matching thread
  • tape measure
  • 18” ruler
  • sharp pins
  • hand-sewing needles
  • beeswax
  • 4” embroidery scissors
  • 8” micro-serrated shears
  • zipper (at least 16”)
  • rolling chalk marker, such as a Chakoner
  • hook and eye
  • fashion fabric
  • silk organza
  • lining fabric (Susan uses Silk Crepe de Chine for this skirt)

    Course Chapters

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    CHAPTER 1 – OVERVIEW
    CHAPTER 2 - THE MUSLIN
    CHAPTER 3 – THE UNDERLINING
    CHAPTER 4 - THE FASHION FABRIC
    CHAPTER 5 – CONSTRUCTION
    CHAPTER 6 - LINING & WAISTBAND
    CHAPTER 7 - FINISHING DETAILS