The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style that’s modular design makes for a pattern that is simple, yet impactful. It can be customized a million different ways and really is a “choose your own adventure” type of pattern that incorporates your design sense into the project! It features drop shoulders and comes with two sleeve options: a placketed sleeve with cuff, and an easy to sew boxy sleeve for a more relaxed vibe. It also includes two lengths as well as a bunch of pocket templates that you can mix and match! The possibilities are endless! You can wear the Ilford as a jacket or shirt depending on the fabric you use. This is a fun, skill building pattern that you will want to make/wear again and again! This pattern is for everyone and looks great on all genders! Includes sizes XS - 4X Confident beginner level sewing Designed for woven fabrics Yardage/Metre Requirements: REGULAR LENGTH JACKET SIZES XS - M: 45” wide fabric // 2.25 yards (2.1 metres) 54 - 60” wide fabric // 1.75 yards (1.6 metres) SIZES L - XXL: 45” wide fabric // 2.5 yards (2.3 metres) 54-60” wide fabric // 2.25 yards (2.1 metres) SIZES 1X - 4X 45” wide fabric // 2.75 yards (2.5 metres) 54-60” wide fabric // 2.63 yards (2.4 metres) LONGER JACKET SIZES XS - M: 45” wide fabric // 2.75 yards (2.5 metres) 54 - 60” wide fabric // 2.3 yards (2.1 metres) SIZES L - XXL: 45” wide fabric // 3 yards (2.7 metres) 54-60” wide fabric // 2.75 yards (2.5 metres) SIZES 1X - 4X 45” wide fabric // 3.33 yards (3 metres) 54-60” wide fabric // 3 yards (2.7 metres) Notions: 5-10 buttons (any size is fine, but we recommend 1-1.5” buttons) 1 yard fusible interfacing (weight depends on the fabric you are using but probably light to mid weight) Matching thread Fabric:The Ilford Jacket is designed for wovens and can be made from a wide variety of fabrics! For a boxier look go for a lightweight canvas, linen, denim, or corduroy. It also looks amazing in a drapey woven. When sewn up in a flannel, it is the perfect fall layering piece! The design lines of this pattern are simple enough that you have room to experiment with fabrics you may not have worked with before!
