I love adding a twist to classic silhouettes. And who doesn’t love a denim jacket – an iconic look seen on streets around the world?
FABRIC:
My twist was to make this out of gorgeous Italian linen from Elliott Berman Textiles. Linen comes in many different weights, and being a little heavier, this piece is perfect for this unlined denim-style jacket. The multiple vertical (faux) flat-felled seams provide great structure for this piece.
My twist was to make this out of gorgeous Italian linen from Elliott Berman Textiles. Linen comes in many different weights, and being a little heavier, this piece is perfect for this unlined denim-style jacket. The multiple vertical (faux) flat-felled seams provide great structure for this piece.
PATTERN:
Another twist on the classic denim jacket was to go with Sewing Workshop’s Stafford Jacket, a “loose-fitting, non-traditional jean jacket.”
This pattern was fun to make, has pockets (!), and is fun to wear.
The linen from Elliott Berman Textiles was fabulous to work with during construction. I did two rows of topstitching (instead of one) on the front and back panels. I serged all cut edges – this along with the topstitching made for a very clean interior. There is a lot of topstitching to achieve the denim jacket style, which I admit is a little lost on this beautiful print. However, now I’m very confident to select a solid fabric and contrasting thread for my next denim-style jacket!
While difficult to see, there are 2 rows of topstitching
along major seam lines and 1 row on the pocket flap and collar.
along major seam lines and 1 row on the pocket flap and collar.
KKSEWING TIP:
For this pattern, I liked how the linen fabric worked well (flowed) with the gathers in the back, the wider body, and the shorter full sleeves. A heavier fabric will drape differently for this silhouette. The linen jacket is unlined. The interior is very clean due to serging the cut edges and the faux flat-felled seam treatment. It’s a great 3-season garment!
For this pattern, I liked how the linen fabric worked well (flowed) with the gathers in the back, the wider body, and the shorter full sleeves. A heavier fabric will drape differently for this silhouette. The linen jacket is unlined. The interior is very clean due to serging the cut edges and the faux flat-felled seam treatment. It’s a great 3-season garment!
PATTERN ALTERATIONS:
Because I’m above average height, I lengthened the body and the sleeves 1” each. I also made a high round back adjustment of 1/2", and trimmed 1/8” off the edges of the under collar for a nice roll of the collar. I employ the Palmer Pletsch system of tissue fitting and alteration to get a great fit.
Because I’m above average height, I lengthened the body and the sleeves 1” each. I also made a high round back adjustment of 1/2", and trimmed 1/8” off the edges of the under collar for a nice roll of the collar. I employ the Palmer Pletsch system of tissue fitting and alteration to get a great fit.
Maycie loves to help. With every project….
Happy Sewing, Kathy