Learn to Sew the Nova Coat by Papercut Patterns

Saturday July 6th, 13th and 20th. 1-5pm. (3 consecutive weeks)

Learn to sew one of the most popular coat sewing patterns just in time for our Melbourne winter - The Nova Coat by Papercut patterns.

This coat has a dramatic cocoon silhouette and angled seaming. You can choose lightweight fabric for a spring/summer version or cosy wool for cooler weather. The fully lined Nova features pockets hidden in the front seams, and is a pattern for every season: choose between cropped and long sleeves, the full length coat and the shorter jacket, and it’ll be your fave go-to piece year round.

What you will learn.

How to take your measurements and adjust the pattern to fit your body shape.

Sew tailors tacks for accurate cutting and marking

Apply interfacing

Pressing and tailoring tecniques

Set in sleeves

Sew and bag out lining

Mitre corners

Hemming

What to bring

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS – Any woven fabric from cotton right through to wool. Stay away from plaids for this one until you have sewn it at least once!

Fabric 140cm wide - Short length coat 2.2m - Long length 2.5m.

Lining - Short length 2m - Long length 2.3m

Iron on interfacing - 50cm

Matching thread for fabric and lining - 1 large spool

Please see website description for sizing

If you fall outside the size range, please contact me beforehand so we can help adjust the pattern accordingly before the class.

Provided

A copy of the Nova Jacket (Valued at $30)

Sewing machines and basic supplies

Tea, coffee, biscuits.

Lessons are run in our cool studio in Elsternwick, right near the train station.

Skill level required

This course is for sewers who are looking to advance their skills. You will need to have sewn a few garments before and feel comfortable with cutting fabric, using a sewing machine and basic construction.