Men's Forester Coat - Size Chart + Materials List

Size + Measurements Chart

Size		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Chest	inches	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Chest	cm	81.3	86.4	91.4	96.5	101.6	106.7	111.8	116.8	121.9	127.0	132.1	137.2	142.2	147.3	152.4
Waist	inches	26	28	30	32	34	36	38	40.5	43	45.5	48	51	54	58	62
Waist	cm	66.0	71.1	76.2	81.3	86.4	91.4	96.5	102.9	109.2	115.6	121.9	129.5	137.2	147.3	157.5
Hip	inches	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Hip	cm	81.3	86.4	91.4	96.5	101.6	106.7	111.8	116.8	121.9	127.0	132.1	137.2	142.2	147.3	152.4
Height	inches	5’ 10”
Height	cm	177

Suggested Fabrics for Forester

Exterior: Wool, wool blends, corduroy, denim, pre-quilted cottons, canvas, cotton drill, suede and oilskin are all suitable fabrics. You could use quilting cottons or linen for a spring weight coat or quilt an extra layer in between the exterior and lining fabric for extra warmth. If you wanted a puffer-style coat, then polyester or nylon with batting quilted onto it works well. Please note: It is NOT recommended to use thick fabrics for both lining and exterior, particularly if you are adding the wind flap as certain areas could become too thick to easily sew through. **You may need to size up if using batting, or using a thick fabric lining such as sherpa.

Lining: Traditionally you would use a slippery fabric for lining; however, cotton, linen, and flannel work well too. If using a lightweight exterior fabric, you could use pre-quilted polyester lining to provide extra warmth.

Other Supplies & Notions

Buttons or snaps if you do not wish to close with a zipper or are adding the wind flap
Separating zipper (opens completely at both ends)
Sizes 32-40 = 30” (76cm) zipper Sizes 42-60 = 32” (81cm) zipper
Batting if you wish to make a puffer-style coat
Small strip of interfacing to stabilise the front (zipper) edge if using stretchy fabric

Fabric Requirement Chart

You will need the following amounts for both the exterior and the lining fabrics. You may need more if matching plaids/checks or if you have a directional fabric. If adding batting for a puffer-style coat, then you will need the same amount of that too.

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
110cm /43"	cm	190	220	220	235	235	260	260	275	275	280	280	290	290	320	320
110cm /43"	inches	74.8	86.6	86.6	92.5	92.5	102.4	102.4	108.3	108.3	110.2	110.2	114.2	114.2	126.0	126.0
132cm / 52"	cm	182	195	195	215	215	220	220	230	230	265	265	270	270	305	305
132cm / 52"	inches	71.7	76.8	76.8	84.6	84.6	86.6	86.6	90.6	90.6	104.3	104.3	106.3	106.3	120.1	120.1

Nestledown - Baby Carry Add-on

You will need everything for a Forester Coat ... and...

Elastic 3/4” (2cm) wide - approx 25” (60cm)
An 24" (61cm) separating zipper (opens completely at both ends) which matches exactly the teeth size/brand of the zipper used for the Forester Coat so that they will zip up together.
You will need an extra 3/4 yd (0.75m) of fabric for the carry panel.

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