There’s nothing like wrapping up in a coat or jacket you made yourself, and a good handmade coat will see you through many winters to come. We’ve rounded up our top sewing patterns to help you choose your ultimate winter warmer. So whether you’re in need of a sleeveless vest to layer underneath your favourite coat, a bold boxy jacket to complement your winter styling, or a fully lined cocoon coat to embrace you on those chilly days, we’ve got just the sewing pattern for you…
Mage and Mira, a powerful duo
Level: Simple
Versions: 108 in total – 54 for Mage et 54 for Mira
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year long. With 108 versions you can sew jackets and sleeveless jackets for every occasion.
Details: The Mage and Mira PDF duo gives you infinite flexibility to sew jackets and coats, with or without sleeves, to suit your every whim and need.
While Mage stands out with its elasticated cuffs and Mira offers a sleeveless version, ideal for days when a full jacket would be too warm, both patterns share the same features:
- An oversized fit with multiple lengths: hip, knee, and ankle
- A polished finish with a full lining
- 2 closure options: buttons or zipper
- 3 neckline finishes with a collar, hood, or round neck
- 3 pocket options: welt pockets, patch pockets or no pocket at all
- A drawstring at the bottom of the garment to tighten it
Artémis, for beginner who wan to sew a first coat
Level: Simple, perfect for beginners
Versions : Women’s pattern: 3 lengths, Men’s pattern: 2 lengths, Children’s pattern: 1 lengths
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year round. In a woollen fabric for winter of course, and you can use many different types of fabric to wear it all year long.
Details: Artemis is a jacket and coat pattern that’s perfect for beginners wanting to take their first step into making outerwear. With a simple, boxy shape, Artemis is perfect for bold prints and bright solids to perk up your winter wardrobe. If that’s not your style, sew in a muted colour to form a wardrobe staple you’ll reach for year after year. And even better, Artemis can be sewn for all genders and ages!
Hathor, the multi version sleeveless vest
Level: Simple, with sewalong on the blog
Versions: 18 with pocket, neckline and fastening options
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year long. When it’s not warm enough to just wear a t-shirt or not cold enough for a coat. Over a t-shirt on summer nights and underneath a coat during winter.
Details: Hathor is a timeless sleeveless vest with 18 variations. Choose from three neckline options, three pockets and two closures to create your ultimate layering piece. Slip Hathor on underneath your favourite coat, or wear alone as a mid-season jacket. Depending on your fabric choice, Hathor can keep you warm on rural walks, keep you toasty when running errands on chilly days, and can be slipped under your coat for wintery walks around the city.
Delphine, perfect for reversible fabrics
Level: Intermediate (quite easy for a jacket)
Sizes: 36 to 46 for the PDF and paper pattern
Seasons: Autumn, winter and spring
Details: Another pattern that’s ideal for stepping up your game, Delphine is a straight cut jacket that can easily be lengthened to create a coat. With a traditional collar sewn in faux fur for that added bit of fun, Delphine also comes with a free add-on to sew a lining, making for a jacket that’s as practical as it is stylish.
Gaston, jacket or cardigan in jersey
Level: Intermediate (quite easy for a jacket)
Versions: 6
Sizes: 34 to 52 in PDF / 36 to 46 as a paper pattern
Seasons: Autumn, winter and spring
Details: Modern and elegant, yet timeless, Gaston is a classic, casual jersey jacket. Choose a shirt collar or rounded neckline and opt for patch pockets, welt pockets or no pockets at all. Press studs and inner lining ensure a beautiful finish, making this an everyday jacket that you’ll treasure for years to come.
Pink, the oversized blazer and coat, with or without sleeves
Level : Intermediate
Versions: 10
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year round. As a blazer for sunny days and the office, and as a coat for the colder months.
Details: Rose is a pattern that combines modernity, elegance and versatility. It’s the perfect addition to our modern wardrobes, all year round.
With a slightly oversized cut and a slightly boyish style, it has all the distinctive details of a blazer jacket, with or without sleeves and a choice of 2 welt pockets and lengths. Rose is easy to wear with a variety of outfits: with jeans for an urban look or over a dress for a dressier look, worn on its own in spring or over a jumper or sweater in winter…
Full Moon, timeless blazer and modern blazer dress
Level : Intermediate
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year long worn inside. Spring and summer as outerwear.
Details: A jacket? A blazer? A dress? Or all three… Full Moon is a magical convergence of jacket and dress, perfect for special occasions and for everyday wear. Double-breasted with long narrow lapels, Full Moon has the recognisable details of a tuxedo-style blazer, but with subtle quirks to give it some edge.
Jacques, classic raincoat for the entire family
Level: Intermediate, with advice on “how to sew raincoat fabrics” on the blog.
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year long, especially on rainy days
Details: We all need a good raincoat in our arsenal, and Jacques has all the details you could wish for: a classic shape, button placket to cover the zipper, big patch pockets, and a full lining to keep you cosy. If you fancy some matchy matchy outfits to brighten those rainy days, Jacques can also be sewn for children and men.
From pinning to pressing raincoat fabrics, find all our tips on the blog.
Merlin, enchanting coat
Level: Intermediate, with tutorial on the blog to sew welt pockets
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: Autumn and winter
Details: Effortlessly cool, Merlin is the ultimate coat for relaxed, nonchalant vibes. A wide lapel flows down to a button fastening at the hip, and tailored two-piece sleeves and a cocoon style shape make this a warm yet stylish cover up to see you through autumn and winter. Ideal for intermediate sewists, Merlin also has welt pockets (tutorial on the blog) and is fully lined for additional warmth.
Rê, the classic duffle-coat in two lengths
Level: Intermediate, with sew along on the blog
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: Autumn and winter
Details: Rê is an iconic, classic duffle coat loaded with all the details of the original Montgomery coat: toggle closures, a 3-piece hood with button tab, a shoulder yoke, large patch pockets, and a two piece sleeve with tightening tab at the wrist. Re has two lengths included; create a duffle coat that lands at the hip or mid-thigh to fit in seamlessly with your winter wardrobe.
A sewalong is available on the blog to help you sew your Monty coat.
Harry, magical cape
Level: Simple, with sewalong on the blog
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: Autumn and winter
Details: A cape that makes you feel truly super, Harry has a full circle shape, in seam pockets and a subtle collar detail that sits flat at the neckline. With just four buttons, Harry can be slipped on and off with ease, and the full lining gives this cape an added element of luxury.
Mimosa will keep you warm
Level: Intermediate, with tutorial on the blog to sew welt pockets
Sizes: 36 to 46 for the PDF and paper pattern
Seasons: Autumn and winter
You can’t help but feel good in this cape. Mimosa is an easy to sew cover up to keep you warm yet super stylish on those chilly days. With a rolled down collar and those all-important pockets, Mimosa is modern yet timeless, effortless yet practical. Due to its relaxed shape, Mimosa is ideal for beginners, and we even have a free patch pocket add-on.
Bob, classic trench coat with collar and length options
Level: Advanced with step-by-step instructions for the most technical parts
Versions: 8 versions with 2 collars and 4 lengths
Sizes: 34 to 52 for the PDF pattern / 36 to 46 for the paper pattern
Seasons: All year round
Details : With all the details of a traditional trench coat, Bob is a classic that no wardrobe can do without. With its bib, welt pockets and belt with or without buckle and eyelets, Bob is instantly recognisable. It comes in four lengths and two collar styles to create a bespoke trench coat to suit your every need.
Bob is a perfect piece for perfecting your skills and acquiring new ones. A step-by-step guide to the more technical parts of the trench is available on the blog.
Wan to know more?
And there we have it, a whistle stop tour through jackets and coats for all styles and abilities! If you’d like to have a look at the designs side-by-side, we’ve put them all together on this handy page so you can see which pattern has the features you’re looking for. And in case you’ve not seen it, our blog features step-by-step tutorials to guide you through the sewing process, along with free add-ons, inspiration and ideas from the I AM Patterns team and the wonderful sewing community.