Our Top Five Coat Sewing Patterns to Sew this Winter
A winter coat is one of the most essential pieces in any wardrobe — handmade or otherwise. The right style not only keeps you warm but also adds a timeless layer you’ll reach for season after season. With just one well-fitting coat, you’ll be covered from crisp autumn days through to the chill of early spring.
To help you choose, I’ve rounded up five versatile coat sewing patterns that cover key silhouettes and styles. A beautifully tailored coat instantly transforms an outfit — even simple jeans and a t-shirt look effortlessly polished when paired with a structured wool coat. Plus, these styles offer the perfect base for layering, whether for everyday wear or a night out.
Closet Core • Phoebe Coat Sewing Pattern
The Phoebe Coat is a modern yet timeless double-breasted design with a relaxed cocoon silhouette. Its clean lines and oversized shape make it a stylish and practical choice for everyday wear.
Fully lined for warmth, it features a bold notched collar and lapel that can be fastened closed to block out chilly drafts. Dropped shoulders, roomy two-piece sleeves, and a generous fit ensure easy layering over chunky knitwear or winter essentials.
Ideal for those new to sewing tailored garments, this pattern offers the perfect introduction to outerwear techniques while producing a coat that’s both elegant and functional.
Friday Pattern Company • The Ilford Unisex Jacket Sewing Pattern
The Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Company is a versatile, gender-inclusive design that offers both simplicity and endless scope for customisation. With its modular construction, this sewing pattern invites you to add your own creative touch, making each version uniquely yours.
Designed with dropped shoulders, the Ilford includes two sleeve options: a tailored placket sleeve with cuff, or a boxy sleeve for a more relaxed look. It also comes in two lengths and includes multiple pocket templates, giving you countless styling possibilities. Depending on your fabric choice, the Ilford transitions effortlessly between a lightweight overshirt and a structured jacket.
Perfect for skill building, this pattern is as enjoyable to sew as it is to wear. Its adaptability means you’ll return to it again and again, each time with a new interpretation.
Merchant and Mills • The Sanda Coat and Jacket Sewing Pattern
The Sanda by Merchant & Mills is an effortlessly stylish oversized design that works equally well as a full-length coat or a shorter jacket. Its relaxed fit makes it the perfect throw-on layer, whether you’re dressing up or keeping things casual.
Designed with a rolled collar, turn-back cuffs, and a choice of inseam or patch pockets, the Sanda offers just the right amount of detail while maintaining a clean, modern silhouette. It can also be made lined for extra warmth or left unlined for a lighter, transitional piece.
Relatively easy to sew and endlessly versatile, the Sanda is a wardrobe staple that you’ll reach for season after season.
Maison Fauve • Rafale Windbreaker Sewing Pattern
The Rafale Windbreaker by Maison Fauve is a modern take on the classic outdoor jacket, blending practicality with signature design details. Part of the Nomade Collection, it’s the perfect piece for staying on-trend while keeping warm and protected through unpredictable winter weather.
The design features a lined hood with a small visor and drawstring for added coverage, structured cut-outs and yokes, and an impeccably shaped sleeve finished with subtle darts. A large kangaroo pocket with a clever trompe l’oeil flap adds both function and style, while the comfortable length makes it an easy everyday layer.
Practical yet elegant, the Rafale adapts beautifully to different fabrics, allowing you to create a coat that’s as unique as your wardrobe.
The Assembly Line • V-Neck Coat Sewing Pattern
The V-Neck Coat by The Assembly Line embodies the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic, with clean lines and a refined silhouette. Its lapel-less design and stand-up collar create a modern, understated look that works effortlessly with both casual and smart outfits.
Details include a deep V-neck opening with a three-button closure, discreet in-seam pockets alongside functional side seam pockets, and the option to wear the coat with or without the belt for a more defined shape. The pattern also includes both lined and unlined versions, giving you flexibility depending on the season.
Elegant in its simplicity, the V-Neck Coat is a versatile piece that will add a timeless edge to any handmade wardrobe.
From timeless tailoring to modern minimalism, these five coat sewing patterns show just how much scope there is to make outerwear your own. The Phoebe Coat offers a classic introduction to tailoring with a cocoon silhouette that layers beautifully. The Ilford Jacket brings endless customisation, making it a versatile piece you’ll return to again and again. The Sanda Coat & Jacket delivers effortless style in its oversized shape, perfect for everyday wear. For a trend-led option, the Rafale Windbreaker combines practical weatherproofing with chic Maison Fauve details. Finally, the V-Neck Coat by The Assembly Line is a masterclass in minimalist design, offering clean lines and understated elegance.
Whether you’re looking for your first outerwear project or a new challenge to refine your skills, each of these patterns has something unique to offer. With the right fabric and a little time at your sewing machine, you can create a coat that will keep you warm, stylish, and proud to say, I made this.