Cold weather season is upon us and with that comes everyones favorite styling method (savior?), layering. The final layer of said layering is a particular favorite over here, a true winter hero, being jackets and coats. There are many choices to choose from: the puffer, the tailored, the technical, the trench, the fleece but the relaxed yet polished choice is most definitely the robe coat.

If you too like to leave your house still wrapped in a blanket then I have for you, the Grant Coat.

But what makes a coat good? To that I say it really does come down to the fit and details of which I hemmed and hawed over for quite a bit. Proportion can be your best friend or worst enemy and I’ll always be a fan of more topstitching than less.

For the Grant Coat the sleeve is by far the shining star of this design with the exaggerated raglan seams, shoulder darting and the pleat at the sleeve opening to give it extra dimension. I 100% have a thing for sleeve shaping because why wouldn’t you but especially if you’re layering heavy clothing underneath. You’ll need the room and how else will you get a close to the wrist fit at the opening.

Plus is just give the garment more.

The key however is the belt or better how the belt transforms the shape and silhouette of the coat. [Side Story - Yesterday I had to take my dog out for a walk and grabbed my partners convenient yet oversized puffer which I was swimming in but snapped the waist leash over it and boom! I’m Emrata!] There is a bounty of ways to flip this accessory that IMO can really make a look. Go soft, go unique, go technical…more thoughts and how-to’s to come in next weeks Loose Leaf (see below).

I also went with a set-in collar style here because notched collars can be little monsters so I hope this is easier on your sewing journey and sewing machine. Plus is gives you the true outdoor robe living experience.

Fabric can bring this coat into a multitude of directions. Wool/ wool blends would be a top choice for the full Max Mara experience. Denim would also be at the top of my list (obvs) for something a la our girl Mara Hoffman. Testers chose from a variety of fabrics including canvas, twill and ripstop. Grant Pinterest Board

Really this pattern should be seen as the canvas for whatever fabric you want.

• 2 Views : View A Short / View B Long with back vent

• 2 Size Ranges : DD (XS - XXL) / JJ (1X - 5X)

• Max Bust : 72” (183 cm) / Max Hip : 75 3/8” (191.5 cm)

• Fully lined

• A good camel melton wool

• Many options for a quilted version

   

Surprise surprise I’m starting another arm of this social world of Daughter Judy’s. Next week I’ll be starting the Loose Leaf which will be bi-weekly and cover hacking, styling inspiration, more shopping, seasonal mood boards and further conversations on all things sewing to paid subscribers.

The first “issue” will pair with the Grant Coat and I’ll chat about belting options and show you how to make the rope style belt in the below image because clearly the camel coat i’m working on will need this style belt….and maybe the scarf.

In Case You Missed It -

• Two great patterns for “house clothes” are the Wren Fleece + Post Pant

• New YouTube series Home EC kicked off with the Wren Fleece

• Here’s the Grant Coat again so you don’t have to scroll to the top *smooch*