Thompson Coat
The Thompson is a chore style button front coat. Comfortably oversized with plenty of room for layering underneath with a second view (B) that finishes at the mid calf. While the main view features a classic collar there is a second option with a detachable hood and band collar.
If you're looking to line your Thompson, see the lining expansion which also includes lining for the detachable hood.
Our patterns come in PDF format for use at home, copy shop or projecting with both size ranges included.
Features
- Wide welt front pockets
- Sculpted sleeves with shaping darts at cuff
- Button front closure
- Choice of classic collar or band collar
- Detachable hood with band collar option
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Notions/Tools
Buttons : x4, 7/8" (23mm/36L)
All-purpose thread in matching colors
Heavyweight topstitching thread
Pocket lining : 1/2 yd ( .5 m)
Light weight interfacing : view A 1 yd (1 m) / view B 1 1/2 yd (1.5 m)
Needles : Denim/Heavy 90/14 or 100/16
Detachable hood (option 2) : x6 buttons or snaps, 5/8" (15mm/24L)
Marking tool
Edgestitch foot (1/8", 3/8") (optional)
Snap press (optional)
Fabric Usage & Measurements
See measurements Here.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATION
For best results choose a woven coat or jacket weight fabric; twill/canvas/oilskin/wool. However, we believe you can make everything out of anything, feel free to contact us for advice if you're feeling adventurous.
SIZE & FIT
This pattern is available in 2 size ranges; DD XS-XXL and JJ 1X-5X
Alexandra is wearing a size XL from the DD size range in nylon taffeta, View A. Her measurements are; 44", 38 1/2", 47 1/2"" at 5'4"
Rachel is wearing a size S from the DD size range in a cotton twill, View B. Her measurements are; 34", 28", 37 3/4" at 5'11"
See our guide to printing PDF files here and our body measurement guide here.
Sold for individual use and not for commercial or manufacturing purposes.
Click on flats above to print and plan your project.
The Reviews are in
- ZPZelda P.Verified Buyer7 hours agoRated 4 out of 5 starsGreat style and fit, but...
I've been sewing for many years and have made countless coats. I got a glimpse of this coat on a chore coat YouTube video and became obsessed with tracking it down. But while the construction is fairly simple, my old brain struggled mightily with the instructions for the welt pocket. I spent more than two hours trying to figure it out! When I finally did, I realized I had put the pocket bag in upside down. (Well, that's why God made seam rippers.) I also got tripped up on the term "knuckle bag". Never heard it before. A sew-along-with-me video on YouTube would be very helpful. But I do love the coat. I've already bought the fabric to make it again.
- HLHanna L.Verified Buyer2 months agoRated 4 out of 5 starsGreat pattern!
Great pattern with really interesting style lines! Only thing I would have wanted would be instructions on when to finish seams, other than that everything ran smoothly!
- AAnnaGVerified Reviewer4 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsCoolest coat
I've been wanting a denim jacket for a while, and knew I wanted something a little different. This pattern is truly brilliant and a good demonstration of why DJ designs are so special – I always learn something and stretch myself. All those seams were actually quite soothing to put together and topstitch.
This was complete user error on my part, but may help someone else as absent-minded as me: if you have the pattern printed at a copy shop on A0, be aware that the front shoulder piece is split into two so you have to make sure to tape the two pieces together. I did figure out where I went wrong pretty quickly once nothing aligned, and was able to fix it. Love my coat. Would make again. Excited for the expansion with the lining and hood :)
- ALAnna Laura S.Verified Buyer4 months agoRated 4 out of 5 starsReally lovely pattern!
Hi, I loved making the Thompson coat, the only thing I was missing was a lining, though that is easily self drafted usually, for the interesting style lines of the Thompson Coat it was not as straightforward.
- KCKeri C.Verified Buyer4 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat pattern
Love it! Fun to make. Stylish. Made in recycled denim...Will be making another in wax cotton