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Let’s Go To Band Camp!

…Love Notions Camp Style Shirt Patterns For Ladies and Men!

***EDITED 9/2025 with additional photos and information on fabrics and drape!

I am sooooo excited about this pattern from Love Notions! I was lucky to be able to test both the Ladies and Men’s versions of the Band Camp Shirt. It’s a great pattern to sew up for the end of summer yet takes you through the transition into cooler weather and beyond! I know I say this quite often but, you really NEED this pattern! It was a very satisfying sew, and much simpler to make than a traditional collared shirt due to its attached facing construction. So if you’ve been afraid to sew up a collared shirt, this is a pattern for YOU! I see a set of matching or coordinating shirts in our future!

Both the Ladies and Men’s Band Camp Shirt patterns are the Feature Friday $6 pattern today, 9/26/2025 . Regular price is $12.50. You can use my code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off.

What Exactly Is A Camp Shirt?

A camp collar shirt is a short-sleeve, button-down shirt that is characterized by its open, unstructured, lay-flat collar (called a camp collar) that creates a lower-cut v-neck; this relaxed collar is part of what distinguishes it from a short-sleeve dress shirt which buttons up higher and sports a stand-up collar.

Band Camp Shirt with a Caprice Skirt and Boyfriend Cardigan hack for a vest

Ladies Band Camp Shirt

The Details

The Ladies Band Camp shirt is a collared button down shirt. It has a simplified collar construction with the facing attached to the front. It is constructed much like the Melody Dolman~ the main difference is that the Band Camp shirt has a set in sleeve. The Band Camp makes a great staple for your wardrobe. Sewn with different options and a variety of fabrics, you can achieve many different looks!

  • Three Sleeve Options: Sleeveless, Short Sleeved with cuff, Long sleeves
  • Two back Options: Plain or Yoked
  • Two Pocket Options: Plain and Cargo Pocket with (or without) flap
  • Optional Roll Up Tabs for long and short sleeves
  • Split Hem
  • Bust Dart Only for Full Bust Sizing
  • Endless Combinations To Create by mixing and matching all the options!
  • Quick Sew
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate, the buttonholes may be challenging if you haven’t made them before.

Sizing and Fit

The Ladies Band Camp Shirt is available in sizes XS-5X.  A Full Bust pattern piece is included (like all new and updated LN patterns). Choose your shirt size based upon your high bust measurement. If in-between sizes choose the smaller size. 

 If your full bust is more than 4″ larger than your high bust, use the included Full Bust Front pattern piece. Remember that if you use the full bust pattern pieces, 2″ will be added to the Finished Measurements of the waist and hip.

The Band Camp Shirt is designed to have a relaxed boxy fit. It is meant to hit at the high hip on the average 5’5″ woman.

The blue leaf print shirt above is made from a textured rayon blend shirting. This fabric has a crisp hand and a bit “stiffer” drape. Your fabric choice will play a big role in the way your Band Camp shirt looks when wore. This fabric was from my Style Maker Fabrics stash.

My Sizing Alterations and Modifications

For all my versions of the Bank Camp Shirt I made an XL with the Full bust piece graded out to a 2X for my hips. This is exactly where my measurements fall on the sizing chart. My high bust is 40″ while my full bust is 45″.

I am only 5 feet tall, but I typically don’t shorten Love Notions patterns. All of my versions are made in the designed length, so they may appear a tad longer on me.

The Band Camp Shirt below is made from a rayon linen blend. You can see how this version fits differently since the fabric has much more drape than my other versions. I think if I make another version is rayon, I may size down through the shoulders. This fabric is from Kashi at Metro Textiles in the NYC Garment District. You can purchase this fabric here.

Men’s Band Camp Shirt

The Details

What exactly is a CampShirt? A camp shirt, also known as a cabin shirt, Cuban collar shirt, cabana shirt, and lounge shirt, is a loose, straight-cut, woven, short-sleeved button-front shirt with a simple placket. Well the Band Camp Shirt is all that and much more! Look at all the options!

  • Two Front Options: Plain or Colorblocked
  • Two Back Options: Plain or Yoke with Pleat
  • Two Sleeve Options: Short with Cuff or Long
  • Optional Tabs for both Long or Short Sleeve
  • Two Pocket Options: Plain or Cargo with Flap
  • Split Hem
  • Endless Combinations to Make by Combining Options Differently!
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate

Note: The Colorblocking option can create so many different looks. You can choose just the side panels like I did, or opt for the front panels and color. The combinations are endless! Be sure to check out all the tester photos on the pattern listing and on the Facebook Group.

Sizing and Fit

The Men’s Band Camp Shirt is available in sizes XS to 5X. Choose your size based on the chest measurement. If between sizes, choose the smaller size. As always, check the finished garment measurements chart to help you. Using the chest measurement to select your size helps to get a good fit at the neck and shoulders. If needed, grade out for a larger waist or hips.

The Men’s Band Camp Shirt, like the Ladies, is designed to have a relaxed boxier fit It is drafted for the average 5’8″ man. It is meant to hit between the high and full hip. 

Sizing For Mr. Sew Mary Mac

 I made a size Large for my husband. His chest measures 43″ which falls exactly in a size L. His waist is 37″ and his hips are just 38″. His hips are smaller than a size Large, but I did not grade smaller for him. My husband is 5’8″~ so I did not take make any changes to the length of the body of the shirt. If I make him another one (which I most likely will), I may shorten the sleeve just a tad which is just a personal preference of his.

Mr. Sew Mary Mac AKA ~ Bill’s shirt was made from 100% linen. I let him pick his fabric from my linen stash. You can see that this makes a shirt that is crisp and boxy. This linen was from my favorite source for linen, Grayline Linens in the Garment District in NYC.

Fabrics and Notions (Ladies and Mens)

The Band Camp Shirts are designed for woven fabrics. Light to medium weight apparel woven such as linen, chambray, rayon and shirtings. More specifically fabrics such as these would all work perfectly:

  • Double gauze
  • Seersucker
  • Rayon challis (will result in a drapier look)
  • Rayon Crepe
  • Rayon crinkle(will result in a drapier look)
  • Cotton or rayon poplin
  • Cotton or rayon voile
  • Lightweight linens
  • Madras plaid
  • Lightweight twill
  • Quilter’s Cotton ( will result in a very boxy look)

Notions

  • Thread
  • Light-weight fusible interfacing
  • 6-10 buttons depending upon View you choose to sew.

Fabric and Drape

Depending on what fabric you choose, the Band Camp shirt can have a very different look. Different fabrics have different amounts of drape thus affecting the look of the shirt. Many different fabrics work for the Band Camp shirt~ they will just give you a different look. I’ve yet to make one in Rayon Challis (most drape of all) and I do plan on making one one of this days! (I’ll add photos when I do!)

What is drape? Drape is how a fabric falls, folds and hangs when made into a garment.  Different fabrics will have different degrees of drape ranging from fluid and flowing to stiff and structured.

Drape influences the overall look of a garment.  The fiber content, weave structure and fabric weight all play a part in how a fabric drapes.The drape of a fabric can affect the overall silhouette of the intended design.

Fabrics with more drape such as rayons, poly and/or rayon crepes and some rayon/linen blends will give the band camp a softer more flowy fit and look a tad dressier. My stretch crepe and rayon linen versions below show this.

Fabrics with less drape, such as cotton voile, and double gauze will give the Band Camp a boxier look. See the pink gauze and cotton voile versions below.

And lastly, fabric with very little drape, or fabrics that drape away from the body such a midweight linens and cottons will look even more structured. See my linen and cotton versions below. I feel these Band Camp shirts looks best worn untucked. Notice how the shirt slightly stands out from the bust down on me. This is because these fabrics don’t have as much drape. (This in fact makes this fabric a great choice for hot and humid weather!)

Want to read more about drape? I did an experiment with drape and the LN Timbre Top for a blog post on the Raspberry Creek Fabrics blog. You can read that blog post HERE.

Sew Mary Mac’s Tips For Sewing the Band Camp Shirt

  • Be sure to transfer ALL makings on the neckline and collar pieces accurately. These are important to construct the collar and facing correctly.
  • Do NOT skip the staying stitching on the curved neckline edges. I like to do this step immediately after cutting out my fabric. The more cut fabric pieces are handled, the more likely they will stretch and distort. If this happens you collar may not fit properly. This is especially important with this type of collar/facing construction.
  • When sewing the shirt fronts to the shirt back, be sure to press the shoulder seams towards the FRONT( not to the back like you typically would do).
  • Finish the sides seams of the front and back BEFORE sewing them together.
  • When sewing any type of shirt with cuffs, I prefer to construct the sleeve completely before attaching the sleeve to the garment. It is much easier to handle this way.
  • *For the Sleeveless version: Try your shirt on before attaching the bias tape. Check the underarm to make sure it will cover your undergarments. I often take in the side seam right at the underarm. Make any adjustments before attaching the bias tape.
  • If sewing the Band Camp Shirt is a lighter weight fabric such as rayon challis, interface both collar pieces.
  • Remember that the button/buttonhole placement guide is that~ just a guide. I always try on my shirt first, and mark where I want the button at the bustline and then work up and down from that point. This helps to prevent gaping at the bust.

Below are photos of my very first tester version. There were a few changes made to the pattern, but I still love this and wear this one. This is made from a cotton poplin I had printed at Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I think this fabric is PERFECT for this pattern! Changes made during testing were to trim down the armsyce and lower the bust dart (on the full bust version). I know I will make several more sleeveless versions next summer!

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Mary Anne 🙂

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You can grab the Ladies Band Camp Shirt HERE.

You can grab the Men’s Band Camp Shirt HERE.

These are an affiliate links. It costs you nothing to purchase from this link, it just helps fund my fabric addiction which allows me to test and review more patterns.

To receive an additional 10% off the pattern price, use this coupon code 10MARYMAC This coupon code can be used at anytime on any pattern….even a $6 Feature Friday pattern.  My code does change quarterly, so please always check the newest blog post for an update if you find a code isn’t working. My code will be changing October 1, 2025.

Another Day…Another Timbre Top

…A Mini Pattern Hack Blog Post

This mini blog post will cover a few hacks/changes I’ve made to my newest version of the Love Notions Timbre Top and Dress.

  • Creating a Ruffle Cuff Bishop Sleeve
  • Lining the Bodice For Eyelet or see-through fabrics
  • Pattern changes needed when working with fabrics with a border

For more detailed information on the Love Notions Timbre Top and Dress visit this blog post.

The Timbre Top and Dress is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today, 8/1/2025. For an additional 10% off, use my code 10MARYMAC.

I created this “Ruffle Cuff Bishop” sleeve simply by adding a bias tape casing to the inside of the sleeve, and then inserting 3/8″ wide elastic. Keep reading to learn how.

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Perfect Time For A Timbre

…A New Pattern Release From Love Notions!

The Timbre Top and Dress pattern from Love Notions is here and what perfect timing! Over on the Northeast Coast, we’ve been having much hotter and humid weather than normal. This top/dress is PERFECT for hot sticky days!

I was so excited to test the new Timbre top and dress, so excited that I kept sewing them up. Every time I looked in my stash I thought, “Wow, this would make a cute Timbre!” I LOVE this pattern and I’m positive that you’re going to love it too! It reminds me of one of the first things I ever sewed for myself back in the 70’s~ and I think I just may have to recreate it!

The Timbre Top and Dress pattern is the $6 Feature Friday pattern today August 1, 2025. You can use my code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off.

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Game Day Jersey Is A Game Changer

…A Mini Pattern Hack Blog Post~ Turning The Game Day Into A Nightgown

The Game Day Jersey is the perfect pattern to make your own “team” jerseys, but this pattern can be so much more!! I’ve modified this pattern into my favorite nightgown pattern!!! It took a few tries to get it just right, but now I have the perfect nightgown pattern!!!

There is a whole family of Game Day Jerseys available: Women’s, Men’s and Kids. Today, Friday June 28 they are all on sale for $5 each as the Love Notions Feature Friday patterns! Use code 10LOVEMARY for an additional 10% off.

You can read my detailed post about the Game Day Jersey HERE. This post has all the details, sizing and fabric informations you may want to know. There are also some tips for sewing up your own Game Day Jerseys.

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My Favorite Combination= Love Notions + Style Maker Fabrics

First……….A Little About Me Made May

Happy Me Made May! Are you participating? I’ve participated the last few years, but this year I decided to sit out. I’m still enjoying following along on Instagram with everyone else! It’s a great way to find new patterns, new fabric resources and new sewing “friends”. If you aren’t familiar with Me Made May, you can read all about it here.

I’m not participating for a few reasons. I wear Me Mades everyday, so I don’t “have to try to wear them each day”. My oldest daughter is getting married this week, so I’ve been pretty busy with that. What I decided to do for Me Made May this year, was to pull things from my closet that I don’t typically reach for. I’m wearing them and then deciding whether to keep them or pass them on. A few items I’ve worn for an hour or so, then I found they annoyed me for some reason or another~ in this case I changed and put that item into my donate pile.

Me Made May is also a great time to evaluate your wardrobe and see what gaps your wardrobe may have. So, that may mean buying some new fabrics to help fill those gaps! Who doesn’t love buying new fabrics!

These are all versions of the Rhapsody Blouse. All these of these rayons are still available.

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Sew A Vacation Wardrobe With Love Notions & Mary Mac

…Spring 2024 40% Off Sale

This week, April 29 – May 3, 2024, all Love Notions patterns and courses(excluding the Crescendo Jeans) will be 40% off! This doesn’t happen very often, so I highly suggest grabbing any patterns(and courses) you really want to sew up soon! You can use my code 10LOVEMARY which will give you an additional 10% off the sale prices.

Which Patterns Should You Buy?

Need help deciding which patterns to grab during this sale? First, I recommend buying the recent new releases (except Crescendo Jeans) such as the Encore Skirt, Clef Coat ( Bass and Treble Clefs too), and the Aurora Tunic and dress. These patterns may have released during the Winter months, however they all work perfectly for Summer too!

This is also a great time to pick up any of the recent $5 Feature Friday patterns that you may have missed. Patterns are only featured for $5 once a year, so if you missed one~ now is the time to grab it! The Willow Wrap Dress, Vivace, Aria Button Down and Tinley were all recently featured and are so perfect for Summer!

I’m so excited for Summer to get here, and I’ve just about finished all the sewing for my vacations. My husband and I tend to stay home during the winter months (he’s a New Englander and loves the cold). When June comes I am ready to visit my favorite summer spots!

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Get Ready For Summer With A Closet Full Of Tinleys

…Fabric Choices For the Love Notions Tinley Skirt & Skort

  • Updated with new Tinley photos July 2024

Last August (2023) the Tinley Skort, Shorts and Skirt was released. I was days away from my 2 week vacation in Coastal Maine, but I quickly sewed one up and packed it to go. I can’t tell you how much I wore it! I wore it so much that when planning my summer/vacation wardrobe I sewed up a few new ones!

The Tinley is on sale today, Friday 5/16/2025 for just $6! Remember to use my new code LOVEMARY10LN for an additional 10% off.

*This blog post is all about the fabric choices I made for my straight skirt/skort version of the Tinley. If you want all the details on the Tinley be sure to visit this blog post. There you will find all the pattern details, how I adjusted it to fit my petite pear shape, the modifications I made and a few sewing tips too!

The Tinley can be made from both knit or woven fabrics. If you have a knit in your stash that doesn’t have enough stretch for your other patterns, this is the perfect pattern to use. (As I typed this last sentence I was reminded of a gray French Terry in my stash that I haven’t used yet for exactly that reason! I think it’s destined to be a Tinley!)

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Four New Arias For Spring

…Adding to My Coastal Preppy Wardrobe with the Love Notions Aria

The Aria Button Down is on sale today, Friday 4/4/2025 for just $6! If you purchase the Aria on-demand course for $25 today, you get the pattern for free. My code LOVEMARY10LN, can be used if purchasing the course or just the pattern. The course is regularly $30.

A classic button down is always a staple in any coastal preppy wardrobe. Worn open over a tee is such a classic coastal thing to do! It can also be worn under a cardigan or blazer. In the NorthEast by the coast, our mornings and evenings are often cool. Long sleeve shirts are really worn year round! I wear mine all Spring and Summer! When the weather gets hot I simply roll up my sleevesI My linen and seersucker Arias are some of my most worn! Want to read more about my “Coastal Preppy Wardrobe” and which Love Notions patterns I use to create it? Check out this blog post!

Nervous about sewing a button down shirt? No need to be! There is an awesome sewing course you can purchase that holds your hand every step of the way. Detailed information on the course can be found below. I have personally viewed the entire course and must say it is amazing!

These are the four new Arias button downs that I added to my closet these past 2 weeks. When I have several garments from the same pattern planned, I often batch cut, batch prep and batch sew.

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Spring Ahead With The Oakley Vest

…A Mini Tutorial: Quilting Your Own Fabric For The Oakley Vest

  • The Oakley and Acorn Vests are on sale Friday, 3/8/24 for just $5 each! Remember to use code 10MARYMAC for an additional 10% off.

When we think about sewing up a vest, we often think about our Fall and Winter wardrobes. I realized that last Spring and Summer that I wore my light pink fleece Love Notions Oakley way more than I ever expected to! (You can see photos of it at the end of this blog post). It was then I that I decided that one of my first early Spring makes was going to be a new Oakley just for the warmer months!

When I begin to plan my warm weather makes, I always lean towards my “go-to” colors: pinks, bright greens, navy and of course white. I also LOVE sewing and wearing linen during that time of year. So of course, I decided I wanted a white linen vest with a fun “coastal and preppy” lining. So I started by search for quilted linens~ and nope, there were none to be found. So I did what I needed to and quilted my own!

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The Clef Coat Collection: The Men’s Bass Clef Coat Arrives

…A New Pattern Release from Love Notions

*The Bass Clef and Treble Clef (for Kids) Coat pattern will both be on release pricing from Tuesday, 3/5/24 through Monday, 3/11/24. They will be $9.50 and $7.50 respectively. Be sure to use code 10MARYMAC for an extra 10% off. Regular prices are $12.50 and $10.50.

I am so excited about the release of the new Bass Clef Coat pattern! I tested both the Woman’s Clef Coat and the Men’s Bass Clef Coat and let me tell you~ I am a BIG fan! (I’m sure the Kid’s Treble Clef is awesome too!) This coat is truly a pleasure to sew. It’s satisfying and quick~ what more could you ask for! Oh and the final result is pretty awesome too! I see many more Clefs in my future~ both for me and my husband. Don’t typically sew for the “men” in your life? This is the perfect pattern to change that.

The Details

The Bass Clef Coat is a relaxed fit, yet classic coat that can take on totally different looks depending on the options that you choose. It can be casual or dressy~ the choice is yours! And there are a lot of options!

  • Can be made with wovens or knits!
  • Stand Collar or Hood Options
  • Zipper or Button/Snap Placket Options
  • Optional Welt Chest Pocket
  • Front Kangaroo Pockets
  • Drawstring or Elastic Waistline
  • Endless Combinations!
  • Skill Level~ Confident Beginner, only the zipper and buttonholes/snaps may be a bit challenging.

Sizing and Fit

The Bass Clef is available in sizes XS-5X. Choose your size based on the chest measurement. If between sizes, choose the smaller size. As always, check the finished garment measurements chart to help you.

The Bass Clef is drafted for the average 5’8″ man. It is meant to hit at the full hip. It is designed to have a relaxed and roomy fit. If your “man” prefers a more fitted coat, you can always size down. Again, be sure to check the finished garment measurement chart to determine if you will have enough ease.

Something to remember about this pattern is that fabric choice can really make a difference in how the coat fits. A thicker fabric is going to fit closer than a lightweight fabric. Make sure you take that into account when choosing your size.

Bill’s Sizing

I made a size Large for my husband. His chest measures 43″ which falls exactly in a size L. His waist is 37″ and his hips are just 38″. His hips are smaller than a size Large, but I did not grade smaller for him. I did however use a smaller length of elastic for the hem than recommended for the size Large. This pulled the bottom in just a tad more so it fit him better. The Large recommends 45″ elastic and I used just 43″.

My husband is 5’8″~ so I did not take make any changes to the length of the body of the coat. I did shorten the sleeves 1 1/2″, which is a typical adjustment that I make for him. The wrist elastic calls for 11″ for the size Large, I used just 10″. This is just a guide and can be changed for personal preferences.

I chose to use 3/4″ wide elastic for both the wrists and hem. This is a personal preference as well.

Modifications I Made

French Seams

I chose to sew French seams on the side seams and the sleeve seam. Since I don’t sew very often for my husband, I wanted to make this extra special and give the inside a cleaner look. In order to sew French seams, I needed to increase the seam allowance to 1/2″ instead of 3/8″. To do this I simply added 1/8″ to the side seams of the front and back pattern pieces as well as the sleeve seam. Choosing to sew these seams as French seams meant that I would be sewing the side seams before inserting the sleeve. The sleeve will then be inserted “in the round” after the side seams are sewn.

How to Sew a French Seam

  • Pin front and back together at the side seams Wrong Sides Together.
  • Stitch a 1/4″ seam
  • Trim seam to 1/8″
  • Press seam allowance to one side
  • Turn coat wrong side out, press seam really well.
  • Pin the side seams Right Sides Together.
  • Stitch a 1/4″ seam
  • Press seams well again.
  • Repeat this process for each sleeve.
First step~ pins wrong sides together
Finished French Seam
Finished inside of Bass Clef

Interfacing

The Bass Clef Coat does not require interfacing in the collar. I have worked with this Washed Corduroy before and I know that it is very soft and has a bit of a drape to it. I knew that I would want it to have a bit more structure. I used a lightweight knit tricot interfacing on the collar and it worked out very well. When zipped all the way up, the collar does not flop.

Pocket Edge Finish

  • Page 12, Step 1~ finishing the slanted edge of the pockets
  • Instead of finishing with a serger, I chose to use bias tape.
  • The bias tape added stability to the pocket edge so it would not be “droopy”.
  • After applying the bias tape, I finished the top, short side and bottom of the pocket with my serger.
  • Again, I knew this would be best for my fabric. If your fabric has more structure you wouldn’t need to do this, however it does give it a very professional look.
  • See below if you need more details on how to do this.
Finishing slant edge of pocket
with bias tape
Inside of kangaroo pocket
Bottom of coat~ elastic hem casing finished with bias tape.
Bottom hem and elastic hem of the Bass Clef

Hem Finishing

Page 23, Step 1 instructs you finish the raw of the hem with a serger, overcast stitch, bias tape or by turning under 1/4″. I finished mine with bias tape, and I feel it was just one more way to elevate this coat. It only took a few minutes extra to do this and I think it was well worth it! This method really gives you a nice clean professional look.

To Apply bias tape to the raw edge:

  • Open one side of the bias tape.
  • Align the raw edge of the bias tape with the raw edge of the hem. Be sure you place the right side of the bias tape to the wrong side of the hem edge.
  • Stitch bias tape to the hem along the crease in the tape.
  • Fold the tape over the raw edge of the fabric to the right side
  • Topstitch in place.
  • Your raw edge will now be encased in the bias tape.

Fabrics and Notions

The Bass Clef is designed for light to medium weight woven or stable knit fabrics. Wovens such as twill, canvas, denim, wool, flannel and corduroy would all be great choices. Stable knits such a Ponte, double knits, fleece, sweatshirt fleece and cotton French Terry would also work.

If you have a knit that doesn’t have enough stretch for other garments~ this would be a perfect pattern to use it for. If choosing a lighter weight knit with more stretch, it may be best to size down.

For the tester version of the Clef, I used a fleece from my stash. I omitted the welt pocket for a quick fit test. This fleece sewed up perfectly for this pattern!

For the final version, I used a washed corduroy. This fabric is not as stiff as many corduroys so I did make a few changes as mentioned above for this fabric.

Remember the fabric you choose to use can and will change the look of your Bass Clef drastically. The best recommendation I can make is to look at all the tester versions and see what fabric they used. Sometimes this is the best way to determine how your fabric might work for a pattern. 

This is the totally wearable fit test version made from fleece.

Notions

  • All Views: thread, 1/2 yard of 3/8″-3/4″ elastic (for sleeves)

  • Optional: Interfacing and bias tape

Other Notions will vary depending on what features you have chosen for your Bass Clef.

  • Button Option: 3/8″- 3/4″ buttons or snaps (6 for the collar version, 5 for the hooded version)
  • Zipper Option: 28″ separating zipper (longer zippers can be shortened)
  • Elastic Hem: 2 yards of 3/8″ -3/4″ wide elastic
  • Drawstring Hem: 2 yards drawstring, 2 grommets, cord stoppers/locks (optional)
  • Hood: drawstring, 2 grommets, cord stoppers/locks(optional)

Here are our “coordinating” Clef Coats. Both are made from fleece.

It was super cold at the lake behind our house this day, but our Clefs were snuggly!

Tips For Sewing The Bass Clef Coat

  • Staystitch the neckline edge (both knits and wovens)
  • Make a practice welt pocket before cutting into the front of your coat. 
  • Fray check the inside edges of the welt inside. Be careful to not let it soak through to the front.
  • For a really quick sew, omit the welt pocket! However, let me say it really does elevate the look of your coat and the directions are awesome!
  • If sewing with a fabric that frays, finish all sides of the kangaroo pockets before attaching to the front. After Step 1 before moving on to Step 2.
  • Finish the center front edges of both front pieces before attaching the zipper.
  • Another way to elevate your Bass Clef is to finish the neckline/collar/hood seam with bias or twill tape. I did this on both of my versions. (You can also see I used contrasting bias tape on my 2 Clef Coats below.)

More details on the Women’s Clef Coat can be found below, along with more information on these 2 versions. CLICK HERE

Thanks for stopping by! I truly appreciate all of you that visit!  If you enjoyed this blog post, consider subscribing to my blog to stay up to date with all my posts!  

Mary Anne 🙂

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You can grab the Men’s Bass Clef Coat pattern HERE.

You can grab the Kid’s Treble Clef Coat pattern HERE.

These are affiliate links. It costs you nothing to purchase from these links, it just helps fund my fabric addiction which allows me to test and review more patterns.

To receive an additional 10% off the pattern price, use this coupon code 10MARYMAC.This coupon code can be used at anytime on any pattern….even a $5 Feature Friday pattern. My code does change quarterly, so please always check the newest blog post for an update if you find a code isn’t working.

Fabric Resources

My husband’s wearable muslin was made from fleece I had in my stash. I’m going to guess that is from Joann Fabrics from a few years ago. My color blocked Clef Coat was made up from various scraps of fleece I found when cleaning out my sewing closet. These scraps too were most likely from Joann Fabrics.

The Washed Corduroy was purchased from Stylemaker Fabrics. It is available in a few different colors. This Bass Clef Coat is made in the “Redwood” color way. It is so soft and comfortable. I used this fabric in the “Sea Glass” color way to make an Aria button-down for myself earlier. My husband always said how much he loved this shirt every time I wore it, so I figured I would buy some for his new coat.

You can find the Washed Corduroy HERE. Below is a picture of my Love Notions Aria button-down in this fabric.

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