THE SANDA • Pattern
By Merchant & Mills, Sanda is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: An oversized coat or jacket with a rolled collar and turn back cuffs. Coat has inseam pockets and jacket has patch pockets. Choose to make either lined or unlined.
Sizing: This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes UK 6-18 or UK 18-28. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found in the chart located in images.
Tash and Mahe are wearing the Sanda coat in 12oz Painter's Navy.Tash is a size 8 - 10, this sample is a 12 so is an oversized fit on her. Note this was an early sample and the pattern was lengthened later on. Our patterns are drafted for a height of 5.6, so if you make as per pattern it should be mid calf. Tash is 5.3.
Judy is wearing the Sanda jacket in Dark Navy 8 Wale Corduroy. Judy is a 10 - 12, and is wearing a size 12. Judy is 5.6.
Sasha is wearing the Sanda jacket in Natural Jacquard Cotton. Sasha is a 10, and is wearing a size 10.
Judy is wearing the Sanda coat in a navy boucle wool, now out of stock. Judy is a 10 - 12, and is wearing a size 12. Judy is 5.6.
Sarah is wearing the Sanda coat in Hardy Falls Jacquard Cotton. Sarah is wearing a size 12.
Larli is wearing the Sanda coat in Jacquard Cotton Soft Stitch Navy. Larli is a size 20, and is wearing a size 20. Larli is 5.10.
Fabric Suggestions: Dry oilskin, oilskin, canvas, cotton twill, Jacquard Cotton, 7-12oz denim, linen, corduroy, wool or a pre-quilted fabric like the Thelma range. A heavier weight cloth will result in a more structured coat.
For linings M&M suggest their barrier lining if using an oilskin, otherwise - cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.
Trims required: Matching thread. 4 x 2cm/3/4" buttons (jacket), 6 x 2cm/3/4" buttons (coat). 0.35m/1/2YD pocket bag lining (unlined coat), 0.2m/1/4YD patch pocket lining (unlined jacket), 0.25m/1/4YD 0.5CM/1/4" seam tape, 1.4m/1 1/2YD interfacing (coat), 0.8m/1YD interfacing (jacket) *Interfacing not needed if using oilskin
Skill Level: Suitable for an Intermediate.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Please note M&M have now changed pattern printers. Their patterns are now printed within Europe, the pattern paper is 70gsm white (FSC® certified) and is made only 180km away from the printers. The instructions now come in booklet format rather than A3 sheets. The paper is PEFC/01-31-126 certified.
Photo credits: Merchant & Mills.