Introducing the Callen Sweater and Bay Coat!

This month’s patterns give you two totally different sewing experiences. One is a thoughtful, approachable knit project, and the other is an advanced pattern that will help you slow down, enjoy your creative prowess, and learn new soft tailoring techniques.

Keep reading to meet the Callen sweater and Bay coat!

Meet the Callen Sweater

Callen looks like a sweater but feels like a sweatshirt. This pattern was designed with elevated style in mind. The faux button closure at the neckline is the focal point, but you can also find other high-end details like a faced boat neckline, dramatic wide-cut 3/4 length sleeves, and faced notched hem. Make Callen your own by showcasing your vintage button stash or going nautical with a classic sailor stripe.

Sophia is wearing a size 2 with a broad shoulder adjustment. We also added 1 1/2” (3.8 cm) to sleeve length and added 3/4” (19 mm) to top length. Her measurements are 33 1/4" (85.7 cm), 25 1/4", (64.1 cm) 36 1/4" (92 cm), and she is 5'8" (1.73 m) tall.

She is wearing French Terry from Blackbird Fabrics and the bonus is Organic Cotton Waffle Knit from I See Fabrics.

Crosby is wearing a size 18 from our 12-30 size range, graded to a 16 at hips. We also added 1/2" (12 mm) to the sleeve length. Her measurements are 45 1/2" (115.6cm), 36” (91.4cm), 47 1/2" (120.6cm), and she is 5’10” (1.78 m) tall.

She’s wearing a Striped British Designer Deadstock Viscos and Spandex Ponte de Roma Knit from Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics. The bonus is a Bamboo Cotton Fleece from Blackbird Fabrics.

The Callen bonus adds a slim-cut sleeve and cuff to the sweater, making it perfect for layering.

Fabric and Fit

Fabric recommendations: Look for medium-weight knit fabrics with at least 20% stretch, such as French terry, ponte, double knit, and sweater knit. You want knits that have some body and weight to support the buttons on the shoulders.

Seamwork members, take advantage of your member deals this month! You can save up to 20% off your order here.

Fitting tips:

Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern

If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.

If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.

To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.

Here are fitting tutorials for the shoulders and sleeves.

Here are tutorials for wide or narrow shoulder adjustments

Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.

If you prefer videos, there are bust adjustment videos in the Hansie sewalong here

Get the Callen Sweater

Meet the Bay Coat

Create something lasting for yourself with the Bay overcoat. Bay is a classic tailored coat that will always stay in style.

This advanced sewing pattern lets you slow down and enjoy exploring soft tailoring techniques and traditional details. Bay features a comfortable tailored fit, notch collar, two-piece sleeves, shoulder pads, sleeve head, generous welt pockets, and a functional vent, and is fully lined.

Make Bay in a sophisticated neutral coating, or go bold with an unexpected color or even a print. Either way, you’ll have a coat you’ll love to wear season after season.

Sophia is wearing a size 2 Bay coat.We added 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) to the body length and 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) to the sleeve. Her measurements are 33 1/4" (85.7 cm), 25 1/4", (64.1 cm) 36 1/4" (92 cm), and she is 5'8" (1.73 m) tall.

She’s wearing a Brushed Wool Blend Coating with Cupro lining, both from Blackbird Fabrics.

Crosby is wearing a size 18 from our 12-30 size range. We graded to a 16 at the hip. Her measurements are 45 1/2" (115.6cm), 36” (91.4cm), 47 1/2" (120.6cm), and she is 5’10” (1.78 m) tall.

She’s wearing a Jubilee Boiled Viscose Wool from Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics with a Cupro Lining from Blackbird Fabrics.

Fabric and Fit

Fabric recommendations: Look for medium-weight or heavyweight fabrics such as coatings, boucle, denim, twill, velvets, and corduroy.

Seamwork members, take advantage of your member deals this month! You can save up to 20% off your order here.

Fitting tips: Choose your size based on your bust measurement (that way they don't need to make sleeve and armhole adjustments). You can grade to the waist and hip measurements, but consider the ease before deciding to do so. It may not be necessary, and it's easiest to preserve the original lines because there are several pieces that will need to be adjusted.