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Description
This is a melton wool toggle coat I made from Vogue 8452, an out-of-print mens coat pattern from 1992. It’s underlined with a plaid wool-cashmere blend. Great fun to put together though time-consuming and sometimes challenging for sure. Can’t wait to wear it this winter!
More about my coat on my blog, Male Pattern Boldness (MalePatternBoldness.com)
Material Notes
I used a medium weight, charcoal melton wool for the outer layer and a lighter weight, more loosely woven wool-cashmere blend for the underlining. I bought both in the Garment District in NYC (both $10/yd). I splurged on real horn toggles at C&C button on 38th St. — $4 each but worth it.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jun 30, 2011, 09.28 PMby amandala
Great, thank you!
Jun 29, 2011, 11.52 PMby amandala
I’ve been trying to find a toggle coat pattern for the longest time. Do you have any recommendations on where i can find one?
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Jun 30, 2011, 10.55 AMby Peter Lappin
Amanda, your best bet is to look on sites like Etsy, and maybe doing a generic “coat pattern” search. There are a few toggle coat patterns out there — it’s also often referred to as a duffle coat. You can try searching under that as well. Good luck!
Dec 31, 2010, 03.35 PMby marloncosta
INSANE!!! AWESOME!!!
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Dec 31, 2010, 04.01 PMby Peter Lappin
Me…or the coat? LOL
Dec 31, 2010, 04.06 PMby marloncosta
both of you!!! lol
Dec 19, 2010, 08.43 PMby twoboos
I LOVE IT!!! Well done!
Dec 18, 2010, 08.11 AMby elguanche
I don’t know what to like more… the fabric or the lining! HAHAHAH
Dec 17, 2010, 11.21 PMby themisslinds
WOW!
Dec 17, 2010, 02.01 PMby Peter Lappin
Thanks for the comments, everyone!
Dec 17, 2010, 10.59 AMby magpyesews
Fabulous! That coat is perfection. Fantastic job.
Dec 17, 2010, 06.47 AMby loyl8
absolutely fabulous!!!!
Dec 17, 2010, 05.38 AMby mo-mo-sew-sew
yowza. you got mad skills mr. peter. wool cahsmere lining?? ridiculously luxurious!!!
Dec 17, 2010, 05.17 AMby otrotamal
amazing! every detail is perfect….you are so inspiring!
Dec 17, 2010, 04.33 AMby kelepso
I love the toggles, I love the yoke, I love the button(ed) strap at the neck, I love the jacket! Great work!
Dec 16, 2010, 08.59 PMby threadsquare
Incredible job! Do you use a home machine, and if so, how did it handle the thick wool & leather?
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Dec 21, 2010, 03.10 PMby Peter Lappin
My Singer 15-91 is a vintage home machine, but goes through everything. It has excellent piercing power. Highly recommended!
Dec 16, 2010, 08.44 PMby cantare
Awesome! It’s a great color and beautiful tailoring. Gotta love Vogue!
Dec 16, 2010, 04.52 PMby msgems
Ahhhh… I wish I had this pattern – my boyfriend would love this. :-( Would you want to sell on the pattern now you have made it? :-D
Dec 16, 2010, 04.45 PMby smurfette2010
Wow, what a fantastic job!
Dec 16, 2010, 02.39 PMby violetta089
The coat is great! You did a great job with all the details, they are so important.
Dec 16, 2010, 02.38 PMby nettle1976
I am so impressed by your coat! How perfect! WOw! Nice jammies too by the way! : ) very inspiring…
Dec 16, 2010, 01.38 PMby tinybows
that’s awesome! it reminds me of the coat that david bowie wore in ‘the man who fell to earth’.
Dec 16, 2010, 12.28 PMby nettevivante
oh, this coat is amazing. it was definitely worth the time you invested! also i love your buttons. i think buttons can be most important on a coat as they can change the whole style so easily.
Dec 16, 2010, 12.15 PMby Ralf Schmitz
from the choice of material (exquisit lining!!!) down to the buttons (love them!) your coat is just another masterpiece and really really lovely! i am so happy that you are on this site, as you are such an inspiration for me!
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Dec 21, 2010, 03.11 PMby Peter Lappin
Thank you, Ralf — likewise — and Happy Holidays!
Dec 16, 2010, 11.53 AMby analogue
Wow, your coat is amazing! And your blog’s inspiring, I really need to practice making more menswear…
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Dec 21, 2010, 03.12 PMby Peter Lappin
Go for it. It’s not hard — a lot of topstitching!
Dec 16, 2010, 11.26 AMby janul
great, I would love (to make) one myself! :)
Dec 16, 2010, 11.23 AMby tranquiltornado
Fantastic coat….. love the buttons, great job