The Ottoline is a boxy workwear jacket with cuff and side seam splits and inside pocket. Although a lovely design detail the vents are a little tricky, so we have included instructions to simplify Ottoline by excluding the side seams and sleeve vents if you like. We have found that a heavy duty thread rather than a topstitch thread gives a more authentic look to the topstitching and is easier to use. You may find you get a better stitch using a matching ‘sew all’ thread in the bobbin. This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18 or 18-28. 1.5cm seam allowance is included in the pattern unless otherwise stated. We recommend using 8 – 12.5oz non stretch denim, medium weight cotton drill or canvas, dry oilskin, linen and corduroy. You will also need: Matching thread. 5 x buttons approx 22mm (7 if you are doing buttons at the cuff) Contrast top stitch thread optional. A note about pre washing your denim: We recommend pre washing your denim before sewing. Putting a large piece of medium-heavy weight denim into the washing machine can sometimes lead to white creases in the denim, this is because it is a stiff fabric so it doesn’t have room to move around. We recommend doing the following to help this not to happen: Wash your denim on its own for the first wash. You don’t need to use detergent if you don’t want to. Wet the fabric first before putting it into the drum. If you can break up your denim fabric into half this will help. Or if you have your pattern already you may be able to break it into smaller parts by looking at the lay plan – leave some wiggle room! For the first wash use a delicate 30 degree cycle with a low spin. If any white creases develop ironing whilst still damp will help. Do not tumble dry. When you have made your jacket we would recommend washing it inside out. This is an experienced level pattern, but not doing the slits on the hip or sleeves would make it a more intermediate level. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Size 6 Size 8 - 12 Size 14 - 18 83cm wide, without nap 2.80M 2.90M 3.25M 120cm wide without nap 1.90M 2.10M 2.15M 140cm wide without nap 1.70M 1.90M 2.00M 150cm wide without nap 1.70M 1.75M 1.90M FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Size 6 Size 8 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 16 Size 18 Bust 98cm 102cm 106cm 111cm 116cm 121cm 126cm Length from top of shoulder 63cm 63.5cm 64cm 64.5cm 65cm 65.5cm 66cm Sleeve Length 61cm 61.5cm 62cm 62.5cm 63cm 63.5cm 64cm UK SIZING Size 6 Size 8 Size 10 Size 12 Size 14 Size 16 Size 18 Waist 61cm/24" 65cm/25.5" 69cm/27" 74cm/29" 79cm/31" 84cm/33" 89cm/35" Hips 86cm/34" 90cm/35.5" 94cm/37" 99cm/38.75" 104cm/41" 109cm/43" 114cm/44" Bust 78cm/30.75" 82cm/32.25" 86cm/33.75" 91cm/35.75" 96cm/37.75" 100cm/39.25" 106cm/41.75"
