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Description
Go adventuring in comfort and style.
With a beautiful fit and lovely, professional-looking details, the Forester is a truly achievable outerwear pattern - we think you'll be surprised by how simple it is to make!
Skill Level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate depending on options chosen.
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Sizing + Supplies
The Women's Forester Coat includes sizes 0-26.
Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish.
View size chart + materials list
** We will be updating all our adult patterns into our new size chart of 0-32. If you are interested in helping us test the updated sizing, please register your interest using this form, and we will be in contact when the time comes.
Views + Add-ons
- Collar + optional detachable hoods
- Zipper closure (with snap or button alternative)
- In-seam pockets
The Nestledown Pregnancy + Baby-Carry Add-on is designed to transform this coat into both a pregnancy coat and baby wearing coat, with the use of clever zip-in panels. You can view the add-on here.
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner - Intermediate
The instructions are very detailed and clearly walk you through step-by-step, so an advanced beginner should feel comfortable sewing this. The Forester Coat also includes a full video tutorial as part of the pattern.
Bonus Resources
- How to adjust Forester for Broad Shoulders
- Add an Interior Lining Pocket to the Forester Coat
- The Nestledown Baby Carry and Pregnancy Add-On
- Introducing the Adult Forester Coats
Printing Info + FAQ
This is a PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- 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.
View pattern FAQ | Read more on the blog
Cover image by Sarah Connell
