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!
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details
- Includes sizes XS - 4X
- Confident beginner level sewing
- Designed for woven fabrics
- 5% of proceeds go to charity. Click here to learn more.
yardage 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
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!
