Home Folk Patterns 137 Australian Drover's Coat
Pen and ink illustration of a man and a woman standing outside on a farm wearing the Drover's coats. Illustration by Gretchen Schields.
Man standing on a porch wearing a dark blue Drover's Coat. hands in pockets.
137 Australian Drover's Coat
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
Man standing in front of a white screen wearing a dark blue Drover's Coat.
Close up of the bottom back fantail of a dark blue Drover's Coat.
Man and boy wearing Drovers coats standing outside of a wooden building
Close up of the pocket and sleeve of the Drovers coat
Close up of the fantail of the back of the drovers coat
Back of the Drovers Coat, brown. Showing the optional cape.
137 Australian Drover's Coat
137 Australian Drover's Coat
137 Australian Drover's Coat
Pen and ink illustration of a man and a woman standing outside on a farm wearing the Drover's coats. Illustration by Gretchen Schields.
Man standing on a porch wearing a dark blue Drover's Coat. hands in pockets.
137 Australian Drover's Coat
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
Man standing in front of a white screen wearing a dark blue Drover's Coat.
Close up of the bottom back fantail of a dark blue Drover's Coat.
Man and boy wearing Drovers coats standing outside of a wooden building
Close up of the pocket and sleeve of the Drovers coat
Close up of the fantail of the back of the drovers coat
Back of the Drovers Coat, brown. Showing the optional cape.
137 Australian Drover's Coat
137 Australian Drover's Coat
137 Australian Drover's Coat

137 Australian Drover's Coat

£20.00

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Sizes: Misses 6-22; Men's 34-48.

This is the classic outback duster coat. Its rugged construction and hearty design is perfect whether riding the open range or the urban trails. Make it in canvas or denim for a traditional look, microfiber or crinkle nylon for an updated water-repellent version.

The original version, View B, is ready for the range with wrist tabs, elbow patches, and a detachable shoulder cape.  Leg tabs and the long fantail vent in center back cleverly wrap around to form a type of legging for added body and saddle protection while riding.  The front opening is covered with a rectangular flap for wind and rain protection, and the partial lining adds warmth.

The basic, clean shape, and essential details alone comprise View A - an over-everything coat.  The raglan sleeves with wrist tabs, rectangular collar, collar tabs, and patch/flap pockets add just enough style to this unlined duster, which can be made in a few hours.  

Both roomy coats fasten with heavy-duty gripper snaps and can be made in a variety of fabrics, water-proof or not.  Pattern includes information about authentic detailing, waterproofing, and instructions for a knit pullover sweater.

Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight denim, canvas, poplin, wool, linen; ripstop nylon, microfiber, or other water-resistant fabrics.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

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 instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)


LEARN MORE: 

  • Read about how this coat can be modified to use less fabric in this blog post. 
  • View Folkwear samples: 

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