This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for a long coat or frock coat from around 1850 from the area of present-day Middle Franconia.

The pattern was created in collaboration with the Trachtenforschungs- und beratungsstelle des Bezirks Mittelfranken. (Research and Advisory Center for Traditional Costumes of the Middle Franconia District).

This specific coat can be located in the southern region (Heidenheim and Wassertrüdigen) based on physician reports and illustrations commissioned by King Maximilian II in the 1850s.

The pattern is based on illustration number 55 from the Landgericht Wassertrüdingen. The coat is close-fitted to the body and cannot be buttoned up at the front. It is held together with a fabric clasp in the chest area to showcase the conspicuous vest worn underneath. An optional dart on the side achieves a more fitted silhouette as popular during the Biedermeier. The coat can be sewn with or without a collar. Instructions for three different sleeve finishes are included, with and without cuffs, and in the late 18th-century style.
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This is a DIGITAL pattern (PDF), you can download both size ranges and languages after payment has been confirmed.
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German. It is a multi-size sewing pattern, you can choose between Sizes US 34-44 (EU 44-54) and Sizes US 46-56 (EU 56-66). A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my patterns.
The pattern is ready to be printed out on DIN A4 or US Letter. Format DIN A0 to be printed at a plotter / copy shop comes with a second email at no additional costs.

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The sewing pattern itself consists of:
Size US 34-44 (EU 44-54): 48 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0
Size US 46-56 (EU 56-66): 51 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0

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Recommended fabrics:
Fashion fabric: felted wool, broadcloth, heavy suit fabrics
Lining: light- to midweight (polished) cotton or linnen fabric
Sleeve and back lining: slippery lining fabric (silk, viscose or poly)
Chest canvas and sleeve roll: tailors hair canvas or unwashed linnen
batting: wool, cotton or polyester wadding
Fusible (only modern):
Vlieseline G785 or G740, matching to the fashion fabric

Yardage:
Size US 34-44 (EU44-54):
Fashion fabric: 3.5yds. (3.2m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Bodice lining: 2.7yds. (2.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Sleeve and back lining: 1.7yds. (1.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Fusible (only modern): 3.5yds. (3m) with a width of 36“ (90cm)
Hair canvas: 0.7yds. (0.5m) with a width of 36“ (90cm)
(For historical tayloring: 2.2yds (2m))
Batting: 0.6yds. (0.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 3/3“ (20mm): 10-12 pcs.
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 2 pcs.
(Cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 4yds. (4m) - hist. tayloring only)

Size US 46-56 (EU56-66):
Fashion fabric: 4.5yds. (4m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Bodice lining: 3.2yds. (3m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Sleeve and back lining: 1.7yds. (1.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Fusible (only modern): 3.7yds. (3.3m) with a width of 36“ (90cm)
Hair canvas: 0.7yds. (0.5m) with a width of 36“ (90cm) (For historical tayloring: 2.2yds (2m))
Batting: 0.6yds. (0.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 3/3“ (20mm): 10-12 pcs.
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 2 pcs.
(Cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 4yds. (4m) - hist. tayloring only)