How to Make Men's Coats and Pants
Making a man's coat and pants set can be completed by those experienced in sewing. This requires some time and effort, but the result will be well worth it. By sewing your own coat and pants, you can design them to match your personality and fit your body nicely.
Items Needed:
- Fabric
- Sewing machine
- Needles
- Thread
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Pattern
- Decide what style of coat and pants you would like to make. Some coats, such as the pea coat, are easier than others and can be done by those less experienced.
- Measure your body accurately so that you sew the right measurements. For the coat, you need to measure across the chest, the waistline, arm length, from shoulder to shoulder and the overall length. For the pants, you must measure your waist size, hips, inseam and length. Depending on the pattern you're using, you may need to take additional measurements.
- Find a pattern to use. If you are not experienced, a pattern with steps will be most helpful. If you are experienced in sewing, you can alter the pattern or even draft your own to use.
- Pick out a fabric for the coat and pants. Coat fabrics should not have much stretch to them, while you may want some stretch to the fabric for your pants.
- Wash the fabric to pre-shrink it.
- Cut out your pattern and use pins to attach it to the fabric. Cut according to the pattern.
- Use the instructions with your pattern to sew together your new coat and pants.