The Jasika Blazer is a classic tailored jacket with a semi-fitted shape that will never go out of style. Jasika is a wardrobe workhorse and a mighty skill builder. The instructions use modern speed tailoring methods, fusible interfacings, and minimal hand sewing to make tailoring fun and accessible for everyone; make a blazer you'll want to wear forever! This jacket is fully lined and features a classic notched collar, single-button closure, back vent, shoulder pads, welt pockets and gorgeous two-piece sleeves. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons, and leather or suede elbow patches. Pattern covers sizes 0 - 20 Sewing level is Intermediate SUGGESTED FABRIC For the jacket body: medium to heavyweight suitings or lightweight coatings with surface texture such as wool melton, wool flannel, crepe and tweed. Velvet, medium-heavy weight cotton, seersucker and linen may also be used. Please note: tightly woven, smooth surfaced suitings like wool gabardine are not recommended since they can be difficult to fuse using an iron. For the lining: rayon bemberg, charmeuse, crepe de chine, silky cottons like voile For the pockets: sturdy cotton like shirting, quilting cotton or muslin (1/4 yd / .25m) YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS - 45" wide - JACKET BODY - ALL VIEWS Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m) LINING - ALL VIEWS Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.25 yd (2m) 56" wide - JACKET BODY - ALL VIEWS Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m) LINING - ALL VIEWS Sizes 0-14 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 16-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m) ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES Fusible weft interfacing (1.5 yd / 1.4m) Fusible knit interfacing (1yd / .8m) Horsehair canvas (1/4 yd / .25m) Polyester thread Optional: topstitching thread for collar Optional: silk basting thread Cotton stay tape 1/4" wide x 2.5 yds / 2.4m Shoulder pads - 1/4" - 3/8" thick Sleeveheads or lambs wool/cotton batting cut into 2" wide bias strips Optional: Leather or suede for elbow patches Lapel button: 1 x 3/4" (19mm) 1 x clear button Optional: Sleeve buttons: 6 x 5/8" (16mm) Marking tool / tailor's chalk Handsewing needles & thimble Tailors ham and seam roll Press cloth (cotton or silk organza) Pinking shears Point presser or wood clapper Steam iron
