The Heather is an unstructured, modern blazer. This comfortable and stylish jacket has a slightly oversized fit and can be worn in all seasons. It is the perfect editorial layering piece. This pattern is designed to be approachable for the beginner sewist. If you have always wanted to dip your toe into making outerwear but have felt intimidated, this is a great place to start!
Fully lined, two piece sleeve.
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Skill level – confident beginner - intermediate.
Recommended fabric: Any woven fabric with a bit of weight to it is great: Linen, suiting, twill, denim, canvas. Avoid fabrics that can't take a press since there is a fair amount of fusible interfacing involved in this project.
LINING FABRIC: Typically you want to line your jackets with something that will easily slide on and off over other fabrics. Anything a little bit slippery would work. Rayon, silk, a cotton with a tight weave.
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Fabric requirements: see image for details
1 x 20-25mm sized button
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes XS - 7X (81cm - 152cm chest). XS-XXL were drafted using sample measurements for a B/C cup. 1X-7X were drafted using sample measurements for a C/D cup.
All seam allowances are 1.6cm unless otherwise stated.
Photo credits: Friday Pattern Company