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Two women wearing Spectator Coats. Coat on right is brown and black with black cuffs and high collar. Woman on left is wearing a pink wool coat with brown applique at cuffs and collar.
Pen and ink illustration of two women wearing the spectator coat.
Black and white flat drawings of coats and hat.
Black woman wearing brown and black coat with black cuffs and high collar.
Close up of a Black woman wearing a brown and black coat with black velvet collar and turban hat.
Black woman wearing a pink wool coat with brown leaf applique and embroidery on cuffs and collar and hat.
Black woman wearing a pink wool coat with brown leaf applique and embroidery on cuffs and collar.
Image of sizing chart for coat.
back of pattern envelope with description, line drawings, fabric suggestions, and sizing chart
Two women wearing Spectator Coats. Coat on right is brown and black with black cuffs and high collar. Woman on left is wearing a pink wool coat with brown applique at cuffs and collar.
Pen and ink illustration of two women wearing the spectator coat.
Black and white flat drawings of coats and hat.
Black woman wearing brown and black coat with black cuffs and high collar.
Close up of a Black woman wearing a brown and black coat with black velvet collar and turban hat.
Black woman wearing a pink wool coat with brown leaf applique and embroidery on cuffs and collar and hat.
Black woman wearing a pink wool coat with brown leaf applique and embroidery on cuffs and collar.
Image of sizing chart for coat.
back of pattern envelope with description, line drawings, fabric suggestions, and sizing chart

262 Spectator Coat

$39.00

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Misses Sizes: XS-XL

Our 1925-era Spectator Coat comes in two different fully-lined versions, both with widely cuffed set-in sleeves.  View A is low-calf length and features a sweeping cape collar, two off-center front button-and-loop closures, and deep patch pockets.  The collar, cuffs, and pockets provide marvelous design possibilities for contrast fabric, decorative stitching, applique, quilting, beading, stenciling, embroidery, or even embellishing with woven strips.  The companion Cloche can be decorated to match. 

Ankle-length View B features a curving front hem that attractively envelops the legs.  The pleated right front, asymmetrical front button-and-loop closures, and stand-up chin-brushing collar create a truly dramatic look.  Cuffs and collar can be cut from sumptuous faux fur, velvet, or satin brocade for a very top-drawer, vintage effect. 

Two easy-sew companion hats complete the period look.  The Cloche was undoubtedly the most memorable hat design of the 1920s, and our version is the traditional shape.  Its wide cuff-type brim sits close to the crown and lends itself to all the same decorative techniques as the View A coat.  The Turban was another popular mid-1920s style and was commonly trimmed with an aigrette, a jeweled and feathered ornament clipped to the front of a headband or hat.

Suggested Fabrics: 
View A Coat and Cloche:  Heavyweight silk twill, medium to heavyweight wool, cotton velvet, boucle, corduroy.  For optional contrast (collar, cuffs, pockets, cloche cuff) embroidered or beaded fabric, satin, microfiber, suede, leather. 
View B Coat and Turban:  Heavyweight silk twill, boucle, jacquard, wool, velvet, microfiber; also faux fur, boiled wool, suede leather for turban.  For optional contrast (collar, cuffs): faux fur, boiled wool, jacquard, satin brocade, suede, leather.  

Yardage Requirements and Sizes

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the
pattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has files for
copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”), as well as instructions and professional tips on sewing success. 

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