Inspiration: Our Picks for Winter Coats 2012

Are you ready to make a new coat this winter?

Here are a few ideas including our favorite coat patterns for this season paired with our fabric recommendations from Fabric Mart.

1. How about a fancy brocade coat for festive occasions?

Vogue 8804

~~1. CDA5479 2. CAD5591~~

2. Or a relaxed fit wool flannel coat?

Vogue 8539

~~3. BIB5538 4. BTA4718~~

3.What about a luxurious velvet coat?

Vogue 8465

~~5. UWB4899 6. BAD2653~~

4.Mix fun wool shetlands and prints!

Vogue 1277

~~7. BLC5402 8. BIA5401~~

5. Make an elegant vintage coat with gorgeous cashmere.

Vogue 1083

~~9. SPD5683 10. CAA5552~~

6. Here's a cute crop jacket from Colette Patterns. Use melton wool in a rich color or classic black.

Colette Pattern : Anise

~~11. BEA4951ET 12. SKD5408~~

7. Looking for something more modern? Use melton or a beautiful mohair.

Style Arc : Grace Trans-seasonal Coat

~~13. CYF800 14. BBB4952ET~~

8. This jacket would look great in suede!

Style Arc : Mary Ann Jacket

~~15. MKB4613 16. CVI2041~~

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