The Carolyn Rose School of Sewing
The TN31 Parka - Merchant and Mills
The TN31 Parka - Merchant and Mills
Merchant and Mills
Skill Level: Expert
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TN31 is a relaxed and versatile interpretation of the classic fishtail parka. Lined or unlined it can work for all seasons. It has side pockets, front welt pockets, a back vent and optional drawstring waist. All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. Neck has 1cm seam allowance.
Skill level; Experienced
Suitable fabrics:
Dry Oilskin, Oilskin (lined version only), Tweed, Woollens, Cotton Drill, Cotton Canvas, Waterproofed Cottons and Linens. Using something like oilskin will ensure it keeps it structural shape, but we think it would look equally good in something more slinky like a Tencel Twill.
For the ribbing neckline, we have used rib that stretches by half again, i.e. 10cm piece stretches to 15cm. We used our plain rib which you can see by clicking onto alternative fabrics. You can also use a piece of our French striped ribbing for the neckline.
For the lining we would recommend using our Barrier Lining if you are making the oilskin version. Other lining options; Brushed Cotton, Cotton Poplin, or a medium weight slip lining in viscose or acetate.
Extra Notions:
6 x buttons, approximately 17-22mm. We have had 4 Corozo buttons dyed specially to match our oilskin colours.
3.2M of drawstring cord.
Matching Thread
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18. Seam allowances are 1.5cm and are included in the pattern.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Unlined Parka
| 6 & 8 | 10 & 12 | 14 to 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120cm wide, without nap | 3.15M | 3.2M | 4M |
| 140cm wide, without nap | 2.65M | 2.8M | 3.2M |
| 150cm wide, without nap | 2.45M | 2.65M | 2.85M |
| Ribbing | 0.15M | 0.15M | 0.15M |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Unlined Parka Lining, i.e. pockets and drawstring casing. *the drawstring casing will not fit across the fabric for these sizes, to use less lining fabric add a seam to the centre back of the casing.
| 6 & 8 | 10 & 12 | 14 to 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120cm wide, without nap | 0.4M | 1.4M* | 1.55M* |
| 140cm wide, without nap | 0.4M | 0.4M | 0.4M |
| 150cm wide, without nap | 0.4M | 0.4M | 0.4M |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Lined Parka
| 6 & 8 | 10 & 12 | 14 to 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120cm wide, without nap | 3M | 3.1M | 3.25M |
| 140cm wide, without nap | 2.55M | 2.75M | 3.1M |
| 150cm wide, without nap | 2.3M | 2.45M | 2.85M |
| Ribbing | 0.15M | 0.15M | 0.15M |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Lined Parka Lining
| 6 & 8 | 10 & 12 | 14 to 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120cm wide, without nap | 3M | 3.05M | 3.1M |
| 140cm wide, without nap | 2.3M | 2.7M | 3M |
| 150cm wide, without nap | 2.05M | 2.3M | 2.75M |
| Fusible Interacing | 0.75M | 0.75M | 0.75M |
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 111 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 | 135 | 140 |
| Length | 100.5 | 101 | 101.5 | 102 | 102.5 | 103 | 103.5 |
| Sleeve Length | 55.5 | 56 | 56.5 | 57 | 57.5 | 58 | 58.5 |
UK SIZING:
| Size 6 | Size 8 | Size 10 | Size 12 | Size 14 | Size 16 | Size 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 61cm/24″ | 65cm/25.5″ | 69cm/27″ | 74cm/29″ | 79cm/31″ | 84cm/33″ | 89cm/35″ |
| Hips | 86cm/34″ | 90cm/35.5″ | 94cm/37″ | 99cm/38.75″ | 104cm/41″ | 109cm/43″ | 114cm/44″ |
| Bust | 78cm/30.75″ | 82cm/32.25″ | 86cm/33.75″ | 91cm/35.75″ | 96cm/37.75″ | 100cm/39.25″ | 106cm/41.75″ |
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What Does This Skill Level Mean?
What Does This Skill Level Mean?
This page is to help give you a precise and accurate description of what we mean by each of our skill levels for our courses so you can best gauge whether a course is right for you!
If you are still unsure after reading this page, feel free to email us or come and have a chat in store and we can help you further.
Beginner
You are a beginner if you are completely new to the skill at hand or haven't practiced the skill in a long time, such as having used a sewing machine at school but having left school over 20 years ago.
Not all our courses marked beginner are suitable for complete beginners to sewing, such as our beginners to dressmaking or our beginners to overlocking classes. If you are looking to start from the very beginning in your sewing journey, we always recommend you start with Beginners to Sewing and progress from there. Even if you feel you know some of the basic skills taught in Beginners to Sewing, we recommend you do the full course as this will give you complete, up-to-date, and fresh experience with the basics and make progressing more comfortable!
Improver
You are an improver if you have some recent experience with learning the basics but haven't had much chance to explore beyond. Our improvers classes will usually teach you a new skill not covered in our beginners courses, for example our Improvers to Overlocking class would presume you know how to operate an overlocker comfortably and teach you how to make a lettuce hem!
If you feel relatively comfortable with the basics and want to learn more, these are the courses for you. These courses are also great for confident sewists to learn skills with professional supervision to make sure you're making the most of them! Come, ask questions, learn, and leave with a wider range of sewing techniques.
Intermediate
You are an intermediate learner if you feel very confident with the basics and have some extra skills under your belt already. Our most common intermediate classes are our classes that explore pattern drafting or manipulation. This requires you to have confidence and experience with dressmaking patterns so you have the best chance of understanding how the manipulations work, and what shapes usually occur.
The intermediate classes will teach you the foundations of more advanced sewing knowledge such as larger scale projects, tailoring, pattern alteration, and advanced machine techniques.
Advanced
You are an advanced learner if you feel confident with intermediate techniques. These classes are made for those who have vast experience but would like an extra pair of eyes or a bit of moral support for quality and exploring new projects. It can also be useful for those who maybe just haven't explored the specific technique yet, for example - you have made tailored trousers but haven't tried making jeans yet.
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