The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style thats 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 forwoven 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)
LONGERJACKET
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 //3yards (2.7 metres)
54-60 wide fabric //2.75yards (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!
