showcase:Classic Carlton by Boris

February 10, 2023 · 2 min read

I don't even know where to start. Will you just look at this coat? It's incredible.

Side view of Boris in his Carlton, in a dark Melton fabric

FreeSewing user made his first coat from the Carlton pattern, putting in the extra effort on those finer details.

Handstitched reinforcement of the collar, showing a series of close zig-zagged stitches

Handstitched reinforcement of the lapels

Boris also shared: "I used horsehair on the cuffs, and I also reinforced the vent, or as I call it “my tail”, with additional horsehair. For a bit of a different look I did do some pick stitching, and that was a way more work than I thought it would be. One thing I’ve learned the hard way is that is for heavier materials like Melton, specially the onw of 850 g/sqm, one needs to know how to do Sprat’s head, the triangle, that supports the stitching done on the back. There are instructions on the internet about that. When I started I didn’t even know the function of it. Well, I didn’t even know the name of it. For me it was a nice decor."

Flatlay view of the back of the coat, showing the vent

And here's a few more photos that didn't fit any of the above description, but this coat is so good we could hardly leave any detail shots out. Enjoy a front flatlay and a picture of the inside lining. And in Boris' words: "Thanks guys for the inspiration and I hope to see some others give it a go. 😊 "

Coat opened up and showing a luxurious patterned blue lining fabric with a bit of sheen