Below the Kōwhai Baby/Child Awhi Coat

Buy the Baby/Child Awhi Coat sewing pattern from Below the Kōwhai. The word "awhi" (pronounced "ah-fee") means "hug" in the Māori language, and this coat is like a warm cuddle for your child!

The Awhi Coat has a cross-over front for extra warmth, and the fit allows for winter layers underneath. It comes with variations for a pointed or curved collar or a gusset style hood, and in-seam pockets. The body, sleeves and hood are fully lined.

Beginner sewers will love how easy the button and loop fastening is to create. More advanced sewers might like to create buttonholes or apply snap fasteners instead (instructions not included) - this can be done without any modification to the pattern.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Heavyweight fabrics including wool, melton cloth, upcycled blankets, etc.

Lining: Lightweight fabrics, such as cotton, poly cotton, voile, etc.

Fabric requirements: 

Main and Lining: 112 cm (44″) wide fabric: 1.25 - 1.8 m (1 3/8 - 2 yd).

Sizing: 1 – 10 years. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Coordinating sewing thread; one button, approx. 2 cm (3/4") wide (or as desired).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions with full colour photos; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (27 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets); projector pattern. This pattern has layers so you can choose which size(s) to print.

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