Hello and welcome to this follow-up post to my Rain wear roundup from 2022. There’s been some great wet weather pattern releases since my last roundup, and I’ve included my faves here!
RAINCOAT №1097
This rain poncho coat from Grasser is available up to 132cm (52″) hip
Keneddy Hooded Top
The Kennedy Hooded Top from StyleArc has rain anorak vibes without actually being a rain anorak. I guess that makes it a bold inclusion for this post, but I just really like the big pocket.
Other posts you might like
- Backpack rain cover tutorial
- Rain wear sewing patterns
- Patterns with storm flap details
- Quilted jacket patterns
- Blazer-ish workwear patterns
Hoodie Poncho
The Hoodie Poncho pattern from Assembly Line is a 1-size pattern.
Free dog coat
With 3-times as many size options as the 1-size poncho above, the free pet coat pattern The Assembly
Waterproof fabrics in NZ?
I have a roll of deadstock taslon raincoating that was used for school uniforms. It’s a perfectly nice fabric that I’m selling at $4 per metre to make it a great price for toiling your waterproof patterns.
I suggest more places to find waterproof fabrics here.
Lou Jacket
The Lou Hooded Jacket from Seamwork is a fully-lined hooded jacket.
Available up to 162cm (64″) hip
Winterthur Jacket
The Winterthur Jacket from Itch to Stitch patterns is a princess-seamed jacket with cup-size options.
Available up to 157.5cm or 62″ hip
More patterns?
- Mood fabrics has a free anorak pattern
- and a free raincoat pattern
- Hoodie Parker pattern from Assembly Line
- Parka pattern from Grasser
- Columbus Woven Jacket from StyleArc
How to sew waterproof fabrics?
As always, Seamwork has a great how-to on sewing with different kinds of waterproof fabrics. Core Fabrics also has a thorough post about waterproof fabrics (which they also conveniently sell).
Want to get printing?
Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.