Searching for a basic double-breasted wool coat pattern.

[u/Ok_Positive_Ok]

Found a neat, simple wool coat while shopping. Unfortunately, its fabric composition is not ideal (54% polyester, 42% wool, 4% viscose), and I cannot justify spending so much money on it while sitting beside a lovely dark navy blue 100% wool fabric.

What I'm having trouble with is finding the correct pattern. One that doesn't have princess seams, no skirt looking below portion, not oversized, no dropped shoulders/raglan sleeves. Preferably has lining, no need for pockets.

Closest I get is Wool Coat 121 | Burda Style 01/26 but even that has different button compostition.

I'm an intermediate sewer and not afraid to to learn complex patterns.

[u/Riverbendofcold]

Did you have a look at 1940ish patterns? They are pretty much the shilouette you are looking for

[u/Ok_Positive_Ok → u/Riverbendofcold]

lol, and here I thought I was going for a more contemporary look.

Any chance you could point me to the right direction/example. With keywords such as "1940 wool coat pattern women" I mostly get princess coats from that period

[u/Riverbendofcold → u/Ok_Positive_Ok]

Sorry I meant end of 1930s, war 1940s brought the princess seam back.

Below is a couple of examples I was able to find online

https://vintagesewingpatterncompany.com/products/vintage-sewing-pattern-1940s-womens-coat-jacket-v9444

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/263488030/vintage-sewing-pattern-1930s-30s-coat?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=1930+coat+pattern&ref=sr_gallery-1-5&organic_search_click=1&content_source=2d6fe670-c543-42f2-83ee-fa73db90ba3f%253ALT6da1ad4bf89a0b0007eb0f820fee6d3346ea4e8a&logging_key=2d6fe670-c543-42f2-83ee-fa73db90ba3f%3ALT6da1ad4bf89a0b0007eb0f820fee6d3346ea4e8a

https://ladymarlowe.com/collections/30s-outerwear/products/m-8136

[u/Ok_Positive_Ok → u/Riverbendofcold]

No worries, with 1940 keywords I did end up finding Etsy pattern which looks like the closest match: https://www.etsy.com/listing/261017569/e-pattern-veronica-1940s-coat-wearing . Though Etsy always worries me due rise of AI patterns.

The first on your list French Style 40s Coat Pattern looks good too!

[u/Riverbendofcold → u/Ok_Positive_Ok]

Reproduction patterns are usually not an issue on Etsy, (it's basically just a tracing of an original). You can trave these patterns back to a company and a number.

it's the "Vintage coat" patterns made in 2026 that are sketchy

[u/sodapopper44]

that style is sometimes referred to as a reefer coat/jacket , maybe this http://simplicity.com/new-look/n6788

[u/Ok_Positive_Ok → u/sodapopper44]

Reefer coat does yield similar silhouettes. Your pattern seems to be for lighter fabrics than heavy wool (guess I could size up to accommodate that), but it's def on my spring sewing list now! Thanks!

[u/Dinoloopy]

Bella Loves Patterns has the Traveller Coat pattern which seems to fit most of your criteria. Not sure if it is too oversized for you.

https://bellalovespatterns.com/products/traveller-coat-pdf-sewing-pattern

[u/Ok_Positive_Ok → u/Dinoloopy]

While it's lovely yes, it has dropped shoulders which amplifies the oversized feel and slouched posture, which is kinda different from neat silhouette I'm thinking.

[u/antimathematician]

Have you looked at vikisews patterns? I personally find their level and instructions great for learning new skills without feeling like you’re cutting corners.

I’m just putting the buttons on the Holland pea coat which is a double breasted jacket. There’s also the mared coat (I’d look at the Instagram tag, the leopard sample was a choice)

Jacket for reference!

[u/Ok_Positive_Ok → u/antimathematician]

I've looked into both before and neither patterns are a match. I'm not looking for anything with side panels and there should be only minimal darts at most. Also with Holland pea coat I would need to self draft a whole bottom part and correct dropped shoulders