Create a timeless wardrobe essential with the Cortland Trench Sewing Pattern by Grainline Studio. Designed for sewists seeking a modern take on classic trench styling, this pattern combines functionality, sleek design details, and professional sewing techniques for a stylish, weather-ready coat.
Fabric Suggestions: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. We recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz.
Grainline Studio Cortland Trench Sewing Pattern
The Cortland Trench by Grainline Studio reimagines the classic trench coat with a fresh, modern twist. Featuring a stylish swing shape and mid-hip length, it’s perfect for layering while keeping out the elements with raglan sleeves, storm flaps, and a generous collar. This trench also includes a double-breasted front closure and roomy welt pockets, making it both fashionable and functional. With bound seams for durability and a professional finish, this pattern is ideal for sewists ready to elevate their outerwear wardrobe.
Cortland's Features:
• Modern swing-shaped trench coat with a mid-hip length for a contemporary silhouette.
• Raglan sleeves provide ease of movement and room for layering.
• Functional storm flaps and a large collar to protect against the elements.
• Double-breasted front closure for a classic trench look.
• Spacious welt pockets for practicality and style.
• Bound seams for a durable, polished finish.
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Fabric Suggestions:
Main Fabric: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. We recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz.
Pocket Lining Fabric: lightweight cotton fabrics such as chambray, lawn, or pocketing.
Notions:
• Thread
• 6 x 1" buttons
• 12 yds pre-made 1/4" double fold bias tape if binding seam allowances
• Fusible Interfacing: woven or tricot interfacing in a similar, or slightly lighter, weight as your main fabric
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