Pixie Coat Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit

With its neatly-faced lining, the Pixie Coat is deceptively simple to sew, with beautiful finishes that are accessible for beginner sewists. Choose from a classic round hood, or a whimsical pixie hood. 

Skill level: Adventurous beginner

Skills you will learn: Sewing a lined garment with facings, sewing patch pockets. Fitting adjustment resources included.

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

Sizing + Supplies

Choose between two size ranges:
Women's/Curved Fit  0-22 (A-L)*
Women's/Curved Fit  14-38 (H-T)

*Includes tween/youth sizes, which start where the child sizes finish

Click the below links to view:
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 0-22 (A-L) 
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)

Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to gently-used wool blankets, coats and vintage sheets for inspiration.

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Views

• Relaxed, boxy fit
  
• Pixie hood or classic round hood
• Fully lined and faced for a neat finish
  
• Patch pockets
  
• Button closure (buttonholes or loops)
  

Sizes 0-22 (A-L)

Add-ons

Animal Add-on for Pixie Coat: Transform your Pixie Coat into a fun animal coat!  The Animal Add-on includes the elements required to make 14 different animals.

Helpful Resources

• FITTING

  • Fuller Abdomen Adjustment 
    
  • Fuller Arm Adjustment for a Set-In Sleeve
  • Forward Shoulder Adjustment
  • Shoulder Width Adjustment for a Set-In Sleeve 
    
  • Fuller Seat Adjustment for Tops
    
  • Fuller Bust Adjustment for a Flat Front Garment - Adding a Dart
    
  • Fuller Bust Adjustment for a Flat Front Garment - No Dart
    
    

  ADAPTIVE

  • Post-Mastectomy: Lowering an Armhole for Swelling or Sensitivity
  • How to Add a Split Back to Coats
  • How to Create a Cutout Back for Wheelchair Users

• How to Add a Welt Pocket
• • How to Make Handmade Wooden Buttons
  • Interlining a Garment for Warmth
  • How to Sew "Kissing Elephant" Sleeves
  • How to Add a Knit Cuff to a Coat
  • How to Add a Concealed Zipper to a Coat
  • How to Add a Visible Zipper to a Coat

   

  • Fabric Inspiration for Vests and Coats
  
  

Printing Info + FAQ

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
3. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.  Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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