Matt gave you a sneak peak of my big peacoat project earlier this week and now, here is the full gallery of photos that resulted from a quick photo shoot with his dad, Rick!
This is the final size medium sample of the Goldstream Peacoat pattern which is now being graded by Sabine over at Suncoast Custom while I work away on the instructions.
As you can see, the pea coat pattern will include an attractive (I think!) combination of classic and modern (read: easy to sew) details. We’ve included epaulets and sleeve tabs as well as traditional top-stitched pointed lapels but we’ve forgone the tricky welt pockets to instead include unconventional but very easy to sew patch pockets with optional flaps. The pattern includes a hood which is sewn as a completely separate piece from the coat so as not to complicate the classic pea-coat shape. During really awful weather the hood can be buttoned to the hidden under-collar buttons so the wearer can stay completely dry and warm. There is a center back seam as well as optional front darts (which were not used for the version pictured here) so that the fit of the body is very easy to adjust. If the darts are sewn in, the fit is very slim and modern (perfect for all the tall slim men who have been loving the fit of our Newcastle Cardigan!) but if they are left un-sewn the fit is as photographed here – a nicely fitted classic peacoat.
Now that things are drawing to a close with the production of the pea coat pattern (finally! You have all been so patient with us while we tackled this huge pattern project!) we are ready to assemble a list of pea coat test sewers.
For each of our other pattern releases we simply sent an email out to our existing test sewing group. All these people have volunteered to be added to the list either through our website or blog and have been so enthusiastic and helpful each time we require test sewers. For this pattern, though, we would like to accept new volunteers to add to our existing group in hopes of finding three test sewers with as much coat sewing and general tailoring experience as possible.
If you would like to be added to our test-sewing list for this particular project, comment on this blog post (and we will email you to ask for details on your sewing experience), or skip that step and email us directly (info@threadtheory.ca) with either a small write-up detailing your experience or links to online records of relevant projects (be it a blog post, a flickr pool or facebook photos etc.). Keep in mind that this is quite a big test sewing project and will need to be completed in a time frame of approximately three weeks from when we send you the pattern. As we expect to send the pattern out to testers within the next two weeks, this means that you will need to devote a good portion of time to sewing the coat this November. Any test sewers who are already on our mailing list need not re-volunteer as we will send out our usual email once the pattern is ready to send out and you can volunteer for the project at that point!
Thanks for volunteering!
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January 21, 2014 at 10:14 pm
A bit late for this coat….If I had know this before I would have done your stuning Peacoat for me. PLease add me to your testers mailing list. You’re welcome to have a look at the coat I’ve sewn : http://thesewingman.blogspot.fr/2013/12/un-caban-pour-lhiver.html
January 24, 2014 at 12:37 pm
Sure, we’ve added you to our mailing list! Wow, your coat turned out excellent, the design suits really suits the blue fabric you chose.
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November 11, 2013 at 11:30 pm
Bonjour J’aime beaucoup ce modele qui irait parfaitement a mon mari. Je couds depuis maintenant un an et je serais ravie de compter parmi vos testeuses . Bonne journée
November 6, 2013 at 11:39 pm
Ce caban est magnifique, et tout à fait dans l’esprit de ce que mon Homme Chéri aime porter. J’ai hâte de pouvoir acheter le patron 😀
Eventuellement, je serais ravie d’être sur la liste de vos testeuses pour vos futurs projets…
Très bonne continuation.
November 8, 2013 at 9:32 am
I’m glad you like the pea coat! I will add you to our test sewing mailing list 🙂 Thanks for volunteering!
November 6, 2013 at 1:13 am
It’s too late for this jacket but i would like to be add to your test sewing mailing list
November 5, 2013 at 10:35 am
It s too late for this jacket but i would like to be add to our test sewing mailing list. I’ve never sewn for a man, it would be a first.
November 8, 2013 at 9:33 am
Thanks for volunteering, I’ll add you to our list!
October 30, 2013 at 10:42 am
Too late to the game for this one, but add me to your list! I am in love, no wait, let me say, IN LOVE!!!, with your patterns. I want a girl version of the New Castle Cardigan so I can make me and my husband matching ones. Though not super matchy-matchy, just wool, because a good Seattle girl like me loves our wool. Great work guys. LOVE it.
November 4, 2013 at 8:02 am
Thanks for volunteering! I’ve added you to our test sewing mailing list 🙂 Have you seen the Newcastle that I made for myself? Even though I cringe at the idea of matching Matt we find ourselves wearing our Newcastles together all the time! Hopefully they don’t look too recognizably simular lol :P.
October 30, 2013 at 4:40 am
Please add me to your future list of pattern tester!
November 4, 2013 at 7:58 am
Thanks for volunteering! You’ve been added!
October 29, 2013 at 2:42 am
Hello,
I would be very interest to test this jacket for man my husband dreams that I make him(her) one, I have a good experience(experiment) in sewing, I would be in deadlines(extensions), I quickly sew
Thank you in advance
October 29, 2013 at 7:13 am
Thank you for volunteering! Unfortunately, we’ve received a huge response to test the peacoat and we selected all the test sewers yesterday. We can add you to our test sewing mailing list for future pattern releases though!
October 29, 2013 at 1:24 am
I would gladly test your pattern, as I like to help, and I love the look of this coat.
October 29, 2013 at 7:14 am
Thank you for offering to help us out! We have already selected all our test sewers for the coat but we will add you to our test sewing mailing list so you will have the opportunity for future patterns 🙂
October 29, 2013 at 9:43 am
I am so sorry I did not volonteer soon enough. You can count on me for your next pattern.
November 4, 2013 at 7:58 am
Great, thanks Sylvie! You’ve been added to the list!
October 29, 2013 at 12:20 am
I would be very flattered to test this pattern for you. I love sewing for men but it’s unfortunately rare to find modern and flattering patterns for men! I’ve already made 3 shirts and designed my own boxer short pattern + I often sew for women, and I currently take sewing courses. Sew a real professionnal coat would be a great experience, this is worth the time of work you ask. Let’s hope you’ll shortlist me for the test!
(NB: my mothertongue is French but I’m used to reading and sewing in English!)
October 29, 2013 at 7:14 am
Thank you for commenting and offering your test sewing assistance. We unfortunately selected all the peacoat test sewers yesterday but we would be happy to add you to our test sewing mailing list for future pattern releases!
October 31, 2013 at 1:40 am
Yes please! You can count on me for the next testing!
November 4, 2013 at 8:02 am
Great! You’re on our mailing list 🙂
October 28, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Bonjour, j’aimerais beaucoup faire parti de votre groupe de test j’ai un fils ainé à habillé pour l’hiver en taille 38 européenne ce serait avec grand plaisir que je testerai votre modèle merci.
Hello i would like to test your pattern for my teenager (like a man) you can see my blog if you wan’t (sorry for my english) i’m a expérimentaed needlewoman and i have time do to it in 3 weeks thank you
October 29, 2013 at 7:15 am
Thank you for volunteering! We selected all our test sewers for the coat yesterday but will add you to our test sewing mailing list so you will be notified when we are ready to release patterns for testing in the future!
October 26, 2013 at 12:30 pm
i sooooo love this pattern. i don’t know if i’ll be able to test (depends on timing!) but keep me on the list! i have done a couple coats, blazer and several jackets, so i think that qualifies me. 🙂
October 28, 2013 at 7:13 am
Thanks for volunteering again, Lisa! We’ll keep you on the list (of course!) and you’ll be receiving all the emails for our future releases 🙂
October 25, 2013 at 11:21 pm
Would love to test your patterns including this lovely peacoat but am going on vacation really soon so am keeping my fingers crossed.
October 28, 2013 at 7:13 am
Thanks for volunteering! I’ll add you to our test sewers mailing list so even if your vacation interferes for this project you’ll always be able to volunteer for our future releases!
October 25, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Love this new jacket!!!
Please add me to your test sewinglist! I Love to Play with Different fabrics and Colors on classic Pattern.
V.
October 28, 2013 at 7:09 am
I’ll add you to our test sewing mailing list, thanks for volunteering!
October 25, 2013 at 9:07 pm
This looks amazing! I’d love to tackle a coat like this for my husband. The last thing I sewed for him was a less structured jacket we cooperatively adapted from a Big 4 pattern. But that was about a decade ago! Mostly sew for my kids or myself now. Love that someone is finally doing such great men’s designs.
October 28, 2013 at 7:08 am
Thanks for volunteering, I’ll add you to our test sewing mailing list – we will be sending out an email shortly announcing who has been chosen as pea coat test sewers!
October 25, 2013 at 8:06 pm
Oh how fantastic!! We are doing a Newcastle sew along, really enjoying it. I would love to test this pattern but it is the worst time of year for a craft shop owner to take on extra jobs – Christmas is already enveloping us. Plus it’s getting really hot. But all the very best and I will look forward to purchasing it. Also I would love to know about testing opportunities in the future – plenty of experience to draw on! 🙂
October 28, 2013 at 7:03 am
I will add you to our volunteer test sewer mailing list so that you will be notified in the future! Are you doing the Newcastle sew-along through your craft shop? I would love to see photos and read the story of the process/results if you get a chance to email or post them on your blog!
October 25, 2013 at 4:59 pm
I’ve recently started following you and I love your designs, since I have several skinny guys in my family. While I’d love to volunteer to test sew this coat my November is already full of commitments. I’d love to be added to your tester list for next time though if that’s possible.
Keep up the good work!
October 28, 2013 at 7:00 am
Sure! I’ll add you to the list – just ignore the group email sent regarding peacoat test sewing and reply whenever a pattern that needs testing appeals to you!
October 25, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Hi I have been hanging out for this pattern since a friend alerted me to the fact you were developing one and I would LOVE to test sew it, having already stashed fabric to make my husband a Pea Coat earlier this year (but failing at my attempt to upsize the Japanese pattern I wanted to use).
My sewing experience is on show on my blog, but let me if you want some specific project info. I’ve made multiple coasts for myself (pre blog) and more recently coats for my kids and a shirt for my hubby in Feb this year.
October 28, 2013 at 6:54 am
Thanks for volunteering! We’ll be sending out an email to applicants shortly to let everyone know who has been chosen as testers.
October 25, 2013 at 11:59 am
I’m so excited about this coat! I have the Newcastle cardigan pattern and I plan to get started on it this weekend. I’ve only sewed children’s coats but I would love to test for you. It would make my husbands day! If not, I’ll definitely be purchasing this when its released.
October 28, 2013 at 6:48 am
Thanks for volunteering and good luck with your Newcastle Cardigan! We’ll be announcing the test sewers by email shortly.
October 25, 2013 at 11:58 am
I would love to test sew this one! Your patterns fit my husband so well, physically and style wise. He loves the peacoat and I’d love to make one for him.
October 28, 2013 at 6:46 am
Thanks for volunteering! I’m glad that our patterns are such a good match for your husband – I hope they continue to be as we head into our new releases! We’ll be letting everyone know who we’ve chosen as test sewers by email shortly.
October 25, 2013 at 11:56 am
I love your design! I don’t have time for a test sewing action, but I’ll love to make it when you start selling it! It looks great!
October 28, 2013 at 6:44 am
Thanks! I’m glad you like it!
October 25, 2013 at 11:23 am
I’d love to become a test-seamstress for this coat, it looks A-MA-ZING! My best example of sewing experience is a fully lined fitted blazer with back split and lapels… I hope I’ll make the cut, my husband is jealous of everybody getting hand-sewn garments…
October 28, 2013 at 6:44 am
Thanks for volunteering, we will letting everyone know who we’ve chosen as testers by email shortly as we have received a lot of applicants!
October 25, 2013 at 11:01 am
I would be interested in testing. I’ve never sewn a coat per say but have done some blazers if that is enough.
October 28, 2013 at 6:42 am
I will add you to our test sewer list for all of our future patterns if you would like. We will be contacting everyone shortly by email in regards to the pea coat testing!
October 25, 2013 at 10:48 am
such a nice coat! I’ve never sewn a coat before, but would love to be added to your testing list for the future (my husband tends to get left out in the sewing realm!)
October 28, 2013 at 6:36 am
Certainly! I’ve added you to the list – volunteer whenever a pattern that needs testing suits you!
October 25, 2013 at 10:48 am
This would be a perfect birthday gift for my boyfriend, I’ve been meaning to make one for him for over a year! Love the idea of the optional hood, it would be perfect for our drizzly Oregon weather 🙂
October 28, 2013 at 6:35 am
Yes, the drizzly (and foggy of late) weather here on Vancouver Island also necessitates a hood. I think its always a nice option to have, especially when it’s removable. I hope that the pattern is ready in time for you to use for your boyfriend’s birthday!
October 25, 2013 at 9:42 am
This coat is so cool! Unfortunately, I don’t have the extensive coat sewing experience your looking. But please feel free to add me to your pattern tester list for future projects 😉
Constance
October 28, 2013 at 6:32 am
I will! You will probably receive the group email I send out for pea coat testing but just ignore it and reply when a pattern that needs testing appeals to you!
October 25, 2013 at 8:56 am
I love this jacket. The details are amazing! I don’t even know where to start. I think the side/top entry patch pockets are brilliant and I love the optional hood. These details might not be traditional but they are perfect for this modern reincarnation!
October 28, 2013 at 6:31 am
I’m glad you like the details we’ve chosen to add! I know it drives me crazy trying to keep my hands warm in top entry patch pockets so side entry were a must for this peacoat.
October 25, 2013 at 8:14 am
The detailing is very nice and would be a lovely gift for any man.
October 25, 2013 at 7:53 am
Love this garment! Great details!!!