Paris Evening Coat: Create an elegant opera coat made from simple Modular Design elements, connected with Kayla's unique seam techniques as seen in Threads Magazine, issues 98 and 117. Pattern includes all 6 sizes plus easy instructions for further modification and detailed instructions for 4 seaming styles. Sleeve options include kimono or dolman styles. Choose a soft drapy fabric such as velvet, lt wt silks, or rayon for either a lined (reversible) or unlined garment.

Notions for various seaming styles:

Roll-hem serged edge with multi-stitch zigzag connection:

• 3 spools for serger (rayon thread can be used on silks)
• 1 spool for connection (same thread color or contrasting)

Roll-hem serged edge with bar-tac or dot (stitched) connection:

• 3 spools for serger (rayon thread can be used on silks)
• 1 spool for connection (same thread color or contrasting)
• 1/2 yd tear away stabilizer

Lined panels and bead connections:

• 1 spool of thread
• beading floss and 150-200 beads (3mm minimum size)
• 1/4 lightweight fusible interfacing

Standard sewing style

• 2 spools of thread

Body Measurements:

Fabric Requirements: