Ulysses Trent | Victory Patterns

ULYSSES mixes trench coat styling with a modern look. This relaxed, straight-cut jacket features draped elements such as a shawl collar and a clean-lined, curved back "rain guard" overlay. Notched-out holes along the side seam of the overlay allow the jacket's belt to exit from the back to the front. Other features include shoulder epaulets, clean-lined, angled patch pockets with an upper flap, a center-back vent, and a gently angled hemline at the front.

The body of the coat is unlined, making this a perfect, cool style for the warmer months. Instructions are given for finishing seams with binding, which creates a beautiful interior finish to the garment.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: XS-XL

Techniques:
• Vent
• Clean-lined patch pockets
• Shawl collar
• Bias-bound seams
• French seams
• Flat construction
• Set-in-sleeve

Suggested Fabrics:
Self: Medium-weight fabric with high drape. Tencel twill, soft linen, double weave crepe, bamboo twill, nylon outerwear.
Lining: Compatible with self-fabric. Bemberg, silk charmeuse or habotai, acetate, cotton voile.
Interfacing: Lightweight fusible apparel interfacing.

Notions and supplies:
• Two 3/4" (2 cm) buttons
• 2 spools of all-purpose thread
• One 2" (5 cm) slider buckle or two 2" (5 cm) D-rings
• Measuring tape
• Pins
• Shears
• Marking tools
• Seam gauge
• Iron
• Hand sewing needle
• Point turner

Optional:
• 3/4" (2 cm) bias tape maker
• Edgestitch foot