I made the Men’s view. Though I tend to really like Folkwear patterns, this is the only Folkwear I’ve ever been disappointed in. It sacrifices fit and cut for ease of construction (it’s faced, not lined). It turned out more loose fitting than expected. It’s a pain to adjust the fit once it’s sewn because of the seams; I ended up tacking pleats into the back at the waistline to give it a better fit. The coat’s skirt seems short and out of proportion. It’s unlined and doesn’t want to hang in a flattering way unless it’s completely buttoned.
Leigh Ann Hildebrand –
I made the Men’s view. Though I tend to really like Folkwear patterns, this is the only Folkwear I’ve ever been disappointed in. It sacrifices fit and cut for ease of construction (it’s faced, not lined). It turned out more loose fitting than expected. It’s a pain to adjust the fit once it’s sewn because of the seams; I ended up tacking pleats into the back at the waistline to give it a better fit. The coat’s skirt seems short and out of proportion. It’s unlined and doesn’t want to hang in a flattering way unless it’s completely buttoned.