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+author: "joostdecock"
+caption: "You too can wear this coat. Although you're on your own for the hat. At least for now."
+date: "2017-12-20"
+image: "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hl5bw8cj/site-content/01c201b14f04bedbe2630bb3bd40d925fd6c1ce4-3500x2333.jpg"
+intro: "Announcing Carlton, aka the Sherlock Holmes coat, and the Bent Body Block"
+title: "Announcing Carlton, aka the Sherlock Holmes coat, and the Bent Body Block"
+---
+
+Good news everybody, we've got your cosplaying needs covered. That is, if you are cosplaying as Sherlock Holmes.
+Our newest pattern release, [the Carlton Coat](/patterns/carlton) is exactly what the doctor prescribed if for some weird reason
+your doctor wants you to look like everyone's favorite detective.
+
+My memory is foggy on the exact origin of this endeavor. It probably involved
+me complaining about the cold and my lack of a warm winter coat, but apart from that, I'm not too sure.
+
+What I do remember is that at one point, 
+[Anneke](http://www.annekecaramin.com/) and myself decided that we would reverse-engineer the Sherlock Holmes coat.
+More specifically, the coat worn by Benedict Cumberbatch in the BBC series Sherlock Holmes.
+
+![That coat though](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/bc_f20e01a16d.jpg)
+
+The coat is popular with cosplayers for obvious reasons, but it's also just a really nice coat, and
+other brave souls [such as Melissa](http://blog.fehrtrade.com/gallery/868/the-sherlock-coat/) have tried their hand at it.
+
+I must admit that I didn't know Melissa made a similar coat until mine was finished. Furthermore, her blog post
+mentions that she used the instructions in a livejournal post that is no longer available.
+
+Anneke and myself did no such thing and just put the pattern together based on screengrabs from the TV show.
+We're hardcore like that.
+
+### About the coat
+
+Carlton is a double-breasted long overcoat in the tradition of horseback uniform coats
+where the back of the coat isn't split, but rather has wide pleats that can drape over the back of the horse. 
+Or, more realistically, fan open behind you as you walk about.
+
+![Front view of Carlton on yours truly](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/front_e1d64f3ceb.jpg)
+![Back view of Carlton on yours truly](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/back_05c04878c5.jpg)
+
+It comes with two patch pockets on the front, two map pockets at the chest, and two inner pockets.
+Six pockets in total, so you'll have plenty of room for all your belongings.
+
+![Map and patch pockets on the outside](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/pockets_28099d1afe.jpg)
+![Inner pockets on the inside](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/innerpocket_4e4e3f5119.jpg)
+
+I finished mine just in time for a trip to Köln to visit my beloved friend and tailor 
+[Sebastian Hoofs](http://sebastian-hoofs.de/massschneider/).
+It was cold as eff over there, but the coat kept me nice and warm. Not surprising since it's made in a hefty
+wool I picked up in [Bacci in Florence](http://www.baccitessuti.it/en/index.html) over the summer, and I took
+the extra step of interlining it with French terry (I really don't like to be cold).
+
+![I have no affiliation with Bacci, I'm just a sucker for great fabric stores](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/bacci_043f91c96c.jpg)
+![You can see the terry interlining where I peeled back the sleeve lining](https://posts.freesewing.org/uploads/interlining_220e0eab71.jpg)
+
+### Burn the patriarchy to the ground through the power of pockets
+
+Ladies take note: Carlita --- a female version of Carlton --- is currently on the drawing board.
+
+Initially, the plan was to release male and female versions side by side, but adapting the coat 
+has proven to be more involved than anticipated because, well, because boobs. 
+
+I also feel like I have to 
+keep too many plates spinning right now, so I'm hopeful that getting Carlton out the door will
+create some time/space to make Carlita follow soon(ish). Either way, I've promised Anneke that we'd
+do a female version, and [she's a freesewing Captain now](/patrons), so I intend to keep that promise.
+
+Oh, and about that title: When Carlita's ready, she will have just as many pockets as Carlton.
+
+## Also, this: Introducing the Bent Body Block
+We're actually releasing two patterns today. Apart from the Carlton Coat, there's also
+the [Bent Body Block](/patterns/bent).
+
+Bent is a two-part sleeve variation of our [Brian Body Block](/patterns/bent). It's essentially a base 
+for coat and jacket patterns for menswear.
+
+I originally designed Bent as a base for my [refashioners 2017 zebra jacket](/blog/the-refashioners-2017/),
+so you can expect that jacket pattern to also hit the site in the coming months.
+
+Carlton is also based on Bent, so we're giving you both today. 
+
+Have wonderful and happy holidays if you're into that kind of thing. And happy making!
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