The Willa Wrap Coat

 

Snuggle in and let Willa take you from chilly morning walks to glamorous evenings, all with a single fasten of a button…

 

New Extended Size Range – A to F cups in sizes 6 to 34!
Up to hip 159.5cm or 62 3/4″

Check out the new Size Guide Info here.

 

The Details

Leave Willa tied or buttoned at the waist for the full dramatic effect of the wide collar design, perfect for an evening out, or button it at the top for a cosy funnel-neck styled collar to keep the cold at bay (a bit like an in-built scarf!).

Semi-fitted through the back and shoulders for a sleek silhouette when viewed from behind, Willa is deceptively easy to fit around the front due to the easy wrap-style, darted front princess seams and multiple bust cups (Willa comes with A to F cup sizes).

Willa also sports patch pockets to carry all of your essentials and belt loops to keep your belt where it should be, perfectly cinched at the waist.

With enough ease to make light layering underneath easy and stress free, Willa is fully lined and is designed to fully cover and sit just below your bum (gotta keep that warm, huh?!).

All buttons/closures are optional – Willa looks equally lovely left completely open at the front.

Willa is all about style mixed with absolute comfort and warmth, with a sprinkling of drama. It’s a blanket in disguise, with just the right amount of tailoring to look effortlessly put together.

Keep the cold at bay with Willa, the dramatic yet modern coat of your dreams.

 

The Hood Expansion Pack

 

A little bit dramatic, modern-day witch, a little bit Elven-inspired – say hello to the Willa Wrap Coat Hood Expansion Pack. Willa’s hood has the wide, deep, draped style of hoods you commonly see in coats and ponchos of the 40s and 50s. This hood balances chic design with practicality, and elevates the styling possibilities of the original coat.

Grab your Willa Hood Expansion here!

 

Skill Level

Willa is designed for advanced seamstresses or Intermediate seamstresses looking to up-skill.

 

Sew Along

If you’re feeling the urge to sew your first coat but are a little nervous, a full Sew Along holds your hand the whole way through. This is an in-depth sew along with additional construction tips, pattern alterations, photos & video content guiding you through all of the steps of the process, if you’re up for the challenge.

 

Sizing

The Willa Wrap Coat comes in both the Original and Curve sizes individually, or in an economical bundle option where you can access both size ranges, from 6 to 34 with cups A to F. You can find the new sizing information here, including how to choose your cup size.

If you’re worried about fitting a coat and choosing a size, I’ve also included a whole bunch of addtional Finished Garment Measurements – from armscye and bicep circumference to shoulder width and more!

Simply compare these measurements to a coat you already like the fit of (or one you know you’d like to alter) and you’ll be surprised at how much of the hard stuff is already done.

Willa is drafted for an average height of 170cm or 5’7″

 

Multiple Bust Cups – A to F

Due to the relaxed nature of the wrap style, two cup sizes are integrated per front bodice – A+B and C+D Original Pattern, and C+D and E+F Curve Pattern. This gives a total of 4 front coat pattern pieces to choose from (rather than 8 separated cups).

If you fall into the smaller cup size, you may find there is a touch more fullness at the bust, but this should not effect the overall relaxed fit and feel of the coat.

 

Fabric Options

The Willa Wrap Coat is suitable for mid-weight woven fabrics with body and some drape.

Melton, boucle, herringbone and tweed, suitings, corduroy and light quilted fabrics would make a lovely coat.

Lining should be light-weight – cotton voile or lawn, rayon, polyester or silk linings work best to keep bulky seams to a minimum.

 

Meet the Models

Kyla – Speckled Cream Wool Melton

Kyla is wearing a 20C+D Curve Willa Coat. The waist is graded to a 24 then down to a half grade between 18 and 20 at the hip.

Kyla had a 0.75cm (9/16″) broad shoulder adjustment done (total 1.5cm (5/8″) across the shoulder) and due to her height, 10cm was removed from the bottom length of the coat. The pocket was moved up to accomodate this. The sleeves were shortened by 2.5cm (1″).

High Bust: 107cm / 42 1/8″

Full Bust: 113.5cm / 44 5/8″

Waist: 105cm / 41 3/8″

Hip: 121cm / 47 5/8″

Height: 157cm / 5’2″

 

Jen – Bluey-grey Wool/Polyester Blend

Jen wears a straight 10C+D Original Willa. No other adjustments were made to the pattern.

High Bust: 84cm / 33 1/8″

Full Bust: 91.5cm / 36″

Waist: 76cm / 30″

Hip: 101cm / 39 3/4″

Height: 170cm / 5″ 7′