PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS: The Swing Coat
Meet the Swing Coat! Inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, this snuggly topper is just the thing to round out your wardrobe. I love the bell-shaped sleeves and chunky cuffs paired with the swingy shape; it just feels so dramatically luxorious to wear! The funnel-shaped neckline makes this project quick and easy to sew, so the coat comes together in a jiffy. Make it full length with in-seam pockets (extra points for making a dress to match your lining like I did with this Stanwyck Dress) or hip-length with cute patch pockets. This project can suit a variety of climates and seasons depending on your fabric choice: make it in cotton for a swingy beach jacket or in snuggly wool for a winter topper (read my tips in the instructions for making it even warmer with interlining). Don’t forget to watch the video to see how it comes together!
I hope you love sewing this project! Download the instructions and pattern files at the bottom of this post (note the separate files for A0 and tiled home printing; see the instructions file for more information) and make sure to watch the video in my separate post. Use the hashtag #swingcoat when sharing your makes. And don't forget to watch the video in my separate post!
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. On February 9, 2026, the Swing Coat 2-20 pattern pieces were revised. If you plan to sew the coat with D-H bust cups, I strongly suggest that you re-download the files to make sure you have the corrected copy.
Comments (118)
Hello! Does anyone know if this is pretty TTS or are we able to size down a bit? I know the bust and waist have quite a bit of ease, but what about the upper bust? Thank you!
Is there any update on when the size 18+ will be available?
Okay, I joined for this pattern. I’ve downloaded, but spend too much time looking for your instructional videos. Please show me a link?!?
https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-sew-swing-44531567
Not sure whether these comments are still monitored, but I'm muslining this right now (size 16 D–H) and I thought I should let you know that there are SERIOUS drafting errors—side seams aren't the same length, armscye and sleeve-seam lengths don't work together... and that's just on the outer pieces. I haven't even looked to see if the lining pieces carry the same errors yet. It's going to take a LOT of comparing to other coat patterns I have and redrafting to get the "easy" cute swing coat I was dreaming of when I signed up for Gertie's Patreon, especially for *this* pattern. No idea if these problems are in all sizes, but this being my first Gertie-via-Patreon pattern, it's pretty disappointing.
I know this exact plaid (short coat) is probably not available anymore, but I'd love to know the source anyway... any shop that had such a cheerful coating once, may still have cheerful coatings I'd love to consider! (And if it is available still I'll snap it up.) It's really hard to find good sources for coating!
Please offer this and the Princess Coat in the extended size range!
Any update on when we might get this in the 18-34 size range please?
Really wish I knew beforehand that this didn't have the extended sizing. I only signed up to be able to access this particular pattern :/
What size are you needing? This coat has considerable amounts of ease.
I have the same problem. It is large everywhere else.
Anyone else having problems with the sleeves being too small around the armhole on the shoulder and upper arms? i sized up for that, but still too tight. i have size 18.
I might be too late, but I thought I would share! I ended up needing to make an adjustment to the armhole (as I often do since I like a little more room in that area). To do this, I take off about 1.5 in from the base of the armhole on both front and back pieces, and then I adjust the sleeve piece in the same way. I first learned how to do this from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book and now do it often. My coat armhole is still on the snug side even with my usual adjustment honestly, but it's comfortable now.
I hope this one gets a sizing update soon =)
Me too! I am desperate for a vintage coat in the extended sizing! Its so beautiful!
This is something that i´ve waited for. The most beutiful coat i`ve ever seen! Thank you Gertie for make us look just faboulous!
Would it work to add extra buttons to the coat? I would probably make the cropped one.
When/how would I add extra interlining?
I have the fabric but haven't been able to make this lovely coat yet. Haven't been too well over Christmas. Not Covid thankfully!
What fabric is the red long coat made of? Love the drape. Thank you.
She mentioned that it's a Wool/Cashmere/Bamboo blend
Can someone please explain to me how to chose from the different sizes? I'm confused in choosing between the cup sizes and the high bust. And what if my bust size is very different from my hips's? Thank you
I'm going to link you to this short YouTube video for a little more info on choosing sizes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIAD1HCrlJ0 What I do is chose the closest high bust first, then go down the column and chose the cup size is closest to my full bust measurement. If your bust and hips are very different sizes than you might need to blend sizes together. I'm pear shaped so I always need a size smaller for the shoulder/bust than the waist/hips.
What fabric is the dress out of? Is the lining the same fabric too? So beautiful!
The dress is made in silk charmeuse and the lining is the same fabric. :)
My Mom had a coat like this in Orange Velvet with a silk lining. It had the bell sleeves like the Princess Coat. Perhaps it can be remade!!
Oh my goodness! Ask my sisters; I have been searching for a swing coat pattern for decades to replicate the one my beautiful mother wore in the fifties! Hers was robins egg blue and I dreamed of having one just like hers when I was a little girl. I tell you, I almost cried when I saw this, Gertie!! I even have big beautiful coat buttons from that time. I’m over the moon! This is the most perfect swing jacket ! Perfect in every way. Dreams do come true!! Thank you.
I’ve been obsessed with swing coats ever since I saw a picture of my great-grandmother wearing one. It looked like it was a black velvet with stunning ivory silk. I’m so excited to make this pattern
Adore the coat AND the dress. Gertie, would you please steer me to the resource for your beautiful dress and lining carnation pattern material? Thank you very much in advance.
We aren't worthy, Gertie!! This coat is so cute and these photos are AMAAAAAZING! I want to make a short plaid one just like yours!
Beautiful 💖
The fabric of the dress is gorgeous. I would like to buy this fabric.
Thank you Amanda Fisher, I will look for it. I have the expansion raincoat version, but did not see the video for the fur trim collar 😉
I really love this coat, however i really love the Princess coat as well. I saw a photo just now of a wonderful red princess coat with fur hood. Is it possible to show us how to add a fur hood and front to the princess coat?
Damona, Gertie has fur trim collar version for the Princess Coat and a hooded raincoat version. There's a video for making the fur trim collar. Maybe use that as a guide for fur-trimmed hooded version.
I just bought the princess coat pattern but haven't started it because I don't have enough faith in my skills yet to try it.. This coat is is perfect! Thank you!
Thank you, Gertie! I have been wanting to sew a coat like this !!!! Have never done outerwear and I’m very excited to try this. I am a novice and am privileged to be a part of this group.
. . . I feel . . . S P O I L E D
Absolutely amazed! This is so out of my depth by I want to try it!
Hi Gertie! I love the coat! Is there a way I can save the A0 pattern in just one size as a PDF? I can print just one size to my home printer but I'm trying to send it to PDFplotting. :)
Gerties PDF usually have layers for each size, so you can turn off individual layers. I can print just my size on the tiled, so I don't see why you couldn't for PDFplotting... may require you to save the file again with the changes :)
Looks amazing! I've been wanting to make a short cuddly coat for indoors on cold mornings so I think I'll be making the short view!
Love it. Thank you Gertie.
Beautiful!
Love love love ❣️
What a fantastic Christmas present! Thank you.
Wow! I just LOVE this one......
This is the perfect little jacket for next winter. If I start it now, I'll be done by then
Gertie, I am LOVING the new page you added showing what the finished lay out of the piecing will look like!! Super duper helpful!!! Now I can visualize what all the pages need to look like so I wont accidentally piece it wrong or lose a page....genius!! Love ya! <3
I have some mustard check just waiting for this pattern, love it
Love it!!!! 😍😍😍
Love!!! And OMG, these photos are stunning!
Thank you!!! Love Love Love!!!
Gorgeous! Thank you so much Gertie! And FYI y'all: PDFplotting.com has a sale today, Code "PDF20" for 20% off - just ordered A0 prints of so many patterns from here and Charm Patterns. Not affiliated, just helping out.
Love this pattern!! I even just ordered some fabric that should work. 😍 It might also be the first one I end up ordering from a PDF plotters site! 🙈 Thank you for adding the printing page map within the instructions. That adds so much value. 🥰🥰🥰
very amazing pre-holiday gift
Goodness!!! <3 <3 <3
Thank you so much!!
FAAAAAAAAAAAAABULOUS!!
I love it! And I love the pictures! Beautiful 🥰😍❤️
This is SO AMAZING! You are awesome Gertie! <3 <3 <3
This is crazzy I was just looking for a long cote yesterday to make! I did not find one I gess it was because you were going to release this beauty!
Where did you find your cute black shoes!? :)
I fall in love :) Just magical!
Absolutely LOVE this!!
Yay!!i i’ve been hunting for a swing coat pattern with set in sleeves! Perfect!
This is so beautiful ! I was just re watching the series and thinking id LOVE a coat like that <3
Love this!!!! Such a classic coat style!
Oh my goodness I’ve been looking for a swing coat pattern with set in sleeves for AGES (they all seem to have raglan sleeves which always look odd on me) so this is very exciting!!!!!!
OMG! I love 50s swing coats!! I am soooo happy!!!! Can't wait to try and make this! THANK YOU xxx
I love this so much!
can i just say how epic the 🛍 ❄️ photo is?
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I LITERALLY CAN’T!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hooray! I love to layer in winter so this is a perfect design. Thank you!
I swear my great grandmother had a coat just like this. So excited to be able to create something and think of her. 💕
I’m so excited! I made a muslin for the princess coat but was still feeling intimidated. This feels slightly less scary ❤️
I am so excited to do some fabric shopping for this! So beautiful.
I love this! Thank you so much for this amazing pattern!
Wow! I love it. I see what you mean as being a contender for a charm pattern in different circumstances. I've got some beautiful teal boiled wool that I was saving for the princess coat but I think it might turn into a swing coat instead xxx
OMG!!! I absolutely love it!!! It is a perfect swing coat. I have purchased a couple original vintage patterns that aren't as awesome as this one. It is fabulous!!!
I love it 😍 I'm so excited!!!
😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you
I love it!
I love this pattern!!! Very classy and sophisticated.
😍😍😍 I want to make so many.
Yas, yas, yaaaassss! 😍😍😍
I am melting!!! Swoon!!!!
Oh this is divine. I was debating whether to get the Princess coat pattern, but I'm glad I waited, this is much more my style 🥰 loving the shirt version especially.
Now to find fabric and add it to my Christmas list!
Ohh, I have a beautiful piece of wool I've been trying to figure out what to make with it, this is the one! Now to find the perfect lining to go with it!
I have an emerald green wool coating that I have been debating with several different coat patterns. None that I was completely wild about so this may be it.
Wow wow wow! We are so spoiled! Thank you Gertie, I absolutely adore this 😍
Stunning, love it!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness how exciting!!!! I may feel a little bad you didn't get go monetize on this glorious creation at Charm Patterns, but I am certainly among the luckiest for getting it here 😍😍😍😍
Don't feel bad, I love making content for my patrons!!! So happy you love it.
This is stunning! Thank you so much.
😍😍 LOVE!!!!
Gorgeous!
This is fantastic!!! It's like Christmas came early!!!!
NO F***ING WAY! The Marvelous Ms. Hirsch! 😍😍😍😍😍
Oh my, fabulous! I love the photo shoot for this one, the longer coat is definitely Ms Maisel :)
Ooh it’s so cute! If only it wasn’t scorching hot here...
Beach Coat!
Incredible! 😍
OMG! How exciting, YES!
I have been looking for this exact thing. Now I can make it!
Love, love, love!!!!!
Omg this is truly a awesome Christmas gift lol
Get out! Just in time. I was planning on another shorter coat👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Simply DIVINE!!! Thank you for going above and beyond EVERY TIME in these patterns for us! We appreciate this more than you know ❤️
Absolute perfection. Also, these pictures are amazing.
YESSSS ITS A COAAAAAT!!!
Ahhhh!!!! This is sooooo cute!!!!
OMG the plaid!!!!! Thank you SO much Gertie!!! 😍😍
Wow!!!
Wow! I have been wanting to make a coat similar to this. It’s beautiful.
This is perfect!
Awe how gorgeous!!!