October 02, 2025

YouTube Fashion Show: 6 Coat Patterns to Sew This Winter

What if this year you took the plunge and made your own coat ? Autumn is just around the corner, and it's time to consider which sewing pattern to choose for this winter. A coat is a beautiful piece and often requires several hours of work, so it's important to choose a model you like and one whose technical aspects you've mastered.

From oversized cuts to structured silhouettes, we offer a complete range of coats at Maison Fauve , to suit your tastes and your sewing level. And what better way to discover the particularities of each model than with a detailed presentation: a video that combines pattern review and fashion show is available on our YouTube channel to discover our 6 coat patterns classified by sewing level.

Let me introduce you to each model worn during the show (links to the patterns and wool fabric suggestions for coats can be found at the end of the article)!

1. Pam, the essential easy to sew

The Pam coat is a very accessible pattern. It's often cited as the first coat sewn by our customers.

But just because it's easy to sew doesn't mean its style is easy: its cut is modernized by a beautiful oversized volume, the shoulder is lowered, it has large patch pockets and a pretty shawl collar. Pam's pattern has been a wardrobe staple for several seasons. And it comes in 2 lengths to delight all silhouettes.

Sewing Tutorial : The complete tutorial for the Pam coat is available to help you create this piece. The Pam coat is the ideal sewing pattern for beginners to sew a lined coat, as the lining assembly is simplified!

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2. Marcello, a minimalist style with Fauve details

The Marcello coat is our new coat pattern for the fall-winter season. Under its coat-like appearance borrowed from the menswear wardrobe and the apparent simplicity of its line, Marcello is full of pretty cutting details: the 3-part sleeve with a shoulder dart, the neckline that rises high to round off the neck, the cutout that structures the back and the large piped pockets. It is this last element that presents the most technical point of the pattern. The other steps are very accessible, and the assembly of the lining, as for Pam, is simplified and is done flat.

For this fashion show, I'm showing you a bold version of Marcello, in our tartan tweed wool: a very British wonder for a coat that gains in character. Are you crazy about this fabric but worried about managing the matches? Don't panic, we have a sewing video dedicated to sewing and matching checked fabrics ( link to the video )

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Sewing Tutorial : Find the complete tutorial for the Marcello coat which will guide you through each step of the production, such as making the large piped pockets or assembling the lining.

    3. Take to the seas in style in a Cliff coat

    The Cliff coat revisits the iconic pea coat. The volume is reworked, it is a rather short coat, with pronounced shoulders and a style element that characterizes the model: the large front flaps (optional). The double-breasted front echoes the buttoned tabs at the bottom of the sleeves that you can adjust as desired thanks to their two buttons. Its beautiful high, enveloping shawl collar and its line rounded by pleats at the bottom of the back soften its otherwise structured cut.

    The technical features of the pattern are the piped pockets and the shawl collar. The bib is an embellishment that presents no difficulty. The pocket technique is identical to that seen with Marcello, so this is a pattern that is easily suitable for intermediate seamstresses.

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      Sewing tutorial : flattening flaps, sewing pleats, creating a perfect shawl collar, and for a beautiful finish, I'll show you how to glaze a shawl collar. Everything is explained in the free step-by-step video of the Cliff coat.

        4. Ray, the classic coat... With a twist!

        Ray is the very first coat pattern we offered at Maison Fauve. I wanted to revisit the tailored look with the collar and the rather classic line, with a little something that gives the pattern a unique, very identifiable look.

        The Maison Fauve twist : sleeves with a pleat stabilized by a buttoned tab. To offer several options, and to allow seamstresses of different levels to sew Ray, I added two pocket options: the patch pocket (ultra easy) and the piped pocket with flap (more technical). I like the idea that the same pattern allows you to progress and discover new finishes.

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        Sewing Tutorial : Find the Ray coat tutorial to guide you throughout the making process.

          5. Redingote spirit revisited as a Tsar coat

          Tsar is an elegant coat pattern halfway between a pea coat, an officer's coat, and a frock coat. It's the Maison Fauve coat with the most fitted line: the cut is emphasized by princess seams in the front and back. The sleeve is shaped, with an upper and lower sleeve. The pockets are sewn into the seam, with a simply stitched pocket entry piece (so no great technical difficulty). Its very large collar has a lot of character, but the assembly remains the same as for a classic tailored collar.

          What makes this pattern so distinctive is its unusual buttoning: worked with a cutout in front, it goes from double to single buttoning.
          And this pattern can be sewn in different fabrics: we also present a version in Tsar gabardine, for a revisited trench coat!

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          Sewing Tutorial : Discover the Tsar coat tutorial . We'll guide you through every step of the sewing process, from creating a beautiful pointed coat collar to effortlessly assembling the lining.

              6. Tigris, the master piece

              The Tigris coat is a piece that doesn't lack style with its shoulders highlighted by a buttoned placket and its officer collar. Its construction is very elaborate:

              • Shoulder darts that extend into the high piped pockets

              • Large patch pockets low enough to comfortably slide your hands into

              • Asymmetrical buttoning on the top which continues along the middle of the front

              • Straight cut with deep shoulders

              • 2 lengths: mid-calf or mid-thigh

              The technical point that makes Tigris the most advanced coat pattern: the lined center back slit. This is a finishing touch that requires a good general understanding of lining assembly. But don't panic: if the slit isn't present in the short version, the overall ease of the coat also allows you to sew the long version without the slit. This will, however, be an opportunity to discover a new sewing technique, to achieve a very elaborate level of finishing. Furthermore, this type of slit can be found on a buttoned jacket cuff, a lined tailored skirt, etc. The free step-by-step video will of course guide you through each step.

              And to enjoy your beautiful pattern whatever the season, we offer you in PDF on our site the free extension that transforms the Tigris coat into a trench coat . The PDF supplement includes the flap piece, a new collar and the belt with 2 loops. The flap is lined, the collar constructed with a drop and a collar stand, and the belt is positioned in the hollow of the waist. I really like this transformation into a trench coat which has a little je ne sais quoi of nonchalance, and allows to revisit Tigris.

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              Sewing Tutorial : Follow the complete Tigris coat tutorial to follow each sewing step step by step and discover in detail the technical points of the pattern such as the lined back slit. And the trench coat extension is available here.

                Boss References

                Our Wools Available for These Models

                Our high-quality woolens offer an elegant choice for your handmade coats.

                1. Heather Charcoal Gray

                This mottled charcoal gray wool offers a simple, modern look. Its slightly nuanced hue easily blends with any style, whether classic or contemporary.

                2. Forest green

                Loden wool, made from 100% virgin wool, has a very elegant deep green hue, a medium weight, and a beautiful drape. It pairs perfectly with models with soft, structured lines.

                3. Ink

                Classic and timeless, dark navy wool is the perfect choice for a chic and elegant coat, easy to pair with any outfit. This color adds a touch of timeless sophistication. Made from 100% virgin wool, it's incredibly high quality and its weight makes it suitable for sewing any type of coat.

                4. Tartan

                Bring a touch of boldness to your creations with this Tartan bouclé tweed fabric. Its bouclé texture, subtle tartan pattern, and Blueberry shade (deep blue with a slight heather) give it a classic yet contemporary look.

                5. Houndstooth

                This medium-weight wool is perfect for sewing mid-season outerwear. A fairly dry fabric, it has a good hold and is suitable for structured patterns. Its houndstooth pattern will add a retro touch to your creations.

                Essential Haberdashery for Your Coats

                The choice of haberdashery makes all the difference in the finish of your coat. Here are our recommendations to complement your designs:

                Buttons for Coats :

                Tips for Sewing Wool

                Sewing a wool coat requires a few specific techniques to achieve a flawless finish. To master the unique characteristics of this fabric, follow our detailed tutorials for each model:

                1. A perfect finish and well-defined collars : you will need to iron on your pieces as described on each of our patterns in order to properly define your coat bottom and sleeve hems, and give your collars hold.

                2. Suitable ironing : Use a steam iron with a damp cloth to avoid marking the wool.

                3. A suitable lining : We offer a wide range of cupro linings. This material is made from wood pulp, more breathable than polyester, and is antistatic. This type of fabric, which glides well, is essential for lining the sleeves of your coats.

                By following these tips, you can make quality coats that are as beautiful as they are durable, while adding a personal touch with the buttons and accessories of your choice!

                  Written by faurie emilie

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