Description
** THIS IS A PDF PATTERN. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL FILES IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL AFTER PURCHASE**
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PDF SEWING PATTERN IS A ZERO WASTE PATTERN, WHICH MEANS IT COMPRISES OF INSTRUCTIONS TO DRAW SHAPES DIRECTLY ONTO YOUR FABRIC. THERE ARE A FEW TEMPLATE PIECES THAT CAN BE PRINTED OUT ON A HOME PRINTER, OR DRAWN DIRECTLY ONTO THE FABRIC USING THE MEASUREMENTS INCLUDED.
This is a one size pattern where the finished garment size is determined by the fabric width. It comes with 2 pattern layout options suitable for up to a 160cm / 63" hip.
Sewing Level: Advanced Beginner
This is an oversized workwear style jacket made using Zero Waste Pattern Cutting. It has a collar and a dropped shoulder. Comes with 2 pocket options. Jacket has side splits, front button closure, shoulder darts on front and back shoulders for shaping and back gathers on the sleeve hem with a roll up cuff.
Recommended Tools
Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.
Techniques Used
Button holes, gathers, darts, collar, side splits.
PDF Pattern/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size. You can check the 'Table of Contents' in the PDF booklet to see which page numbers include Templates for printing.
Sizing
*Both sizes come in the same pattern purchase.
Size One
*Suitable for fabric widths between 130-155cm / 51-61". Please note the sizing changes depending on the fabric width you use. The below measurements are based on using a fabric that is 145cm / 57" wide. For more detailed sizing info by fabric width refer to the size chart shown in the images.
-Length, shoulder to hem: 79cm / 31 inches
-Max Bust/Hip: 104cm / 40" (allows for 30-40cm / 12-16” ease from the actual garment measurements).
-Sleeve length, measured from the neck to the sleeve hem: 69.75cm / 27.5"
-Armhole depth, measured from shoulder to underarm point: 27.5cm / 10.625"
-Neck opening when buttoned up: 53cm / 21"
Size Two
*Suitable for fabric widths between 120-145cm / 47-57". Please note the sizing changes depending on the fabric width you use. The below measurements are based on using a fabric that is 130cm / 51" wide. For more detailed sizing info by fabric width refer to the size chart shown in the images.
-Length, shoulder to hem: 81.5cm / 32 inches
-Max Bust/Hip: 135cm / 53" (allows for approximately 30cm / 12" ease from the actual garment measurements).
-Sleeve length, measured from the neck to the sleeve hem: 70cm / 27.5"
-Armhole depth, measured from shoulder to underarm point: 31.5cm / 12.5"
-Neck opening when buttoned up: 54cm / 21.25"
Fabric Type
Choose something in a woven fabric. For a Spring/Summer version choose a mid-heavy weight linen or cotton. For a winter version this works well in a light to mid weight wool coating. Is also lovely in a cotton corduroy.
Notions
-4-5 buttons approx 2.5cm / 1" wide.
- Optional mid-heavy iron on woven fusing for the front facings and half the collar.
Recommended Widths
SIZE ONE: Recommended widths: 130-155cm / 51 - 61"
Yardage required: 170cm / 67 inches ( approx 1.86 yards)
SIZE TWO: Recommended widths: 120-145cm / 47 - 57"
Yardage required: Changes based on fabric width used, see 'yardage requirements' in the images below for more.