About Merlin
The I AM Patterns' Merlin is a lapel coat, designed so you can brave the cold. It has enough ease to wear a warm sweater underneath. You can close it with one button at hip level, with an option to add another button a few inches above. The Merlin has tailored two-piece sleeves, welt pockets and it’s fully lined.
I AM Patterns (paper patterns) are only available in sizes 36-46
The Fabric
For your Merlin, select wool coating such as boiled wool, wool gabardine, melton, or boucle. Choose a medium to heavyweight fabric with some body to keep the structure of the coat.
The Notions
- Iron-on interfacing: 12’’ by 37’’ (30 cm by 95 cm)
- 1 button of 1’’ (2.5 cm) diameter
- Optional: 1 extra button (1’’ (2,5 cm) diameter) to close the coat with 2 buttons
Sizing
This size range is 36 – 46.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (in)
Sizes |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
Bust |
393/8 |
41 |
421/2 |
441/8 |
455/8 |
471/4 |
487/8 |
Hip |
431/4 |
447/8 |
461/2 |
48 |
495/8 |
511/8 |
523/4 |
Sleeve length |
231/2 |
235/8 |
233/4 |
237/8 |
24 |
241/8 |
241/4 |
Garment length* |
361/4 |
365/8 |
37 |
373/8 |
373/4 |
381/4 |
385/8 |
Level of Difficulty
I AM Patterns indicates that this is an 'intermediate' pattern. The instructions are clear, with step by step illustrations.