The Ilford Jacket Sewing Pattern

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!

Click here to download the a paper doll file so you can plan your Ilford!

Details

• Purchase includes sizes XS/0 - 7X/32 (32”/81cm -60”/152cm chest). 
• Drafted using sample measurements for a b-cup 
• Confident beginner - intermediate level sewing.
• Printed pattern includes: cute envelope, instructions booklet, and pattern in all sizes printed on tissue paper. 
• Designed for woven fabrics.
• Unlined
• Get inspired and share your make using #IlfordJacket on social media.

Fabric Recommendation

The Ilford Jacket can be made in a huge range of fabrics depending on the style of jacket you'd like. Heavy fabrics like denim, twill, and canvas will make a structured jacket. Softer fabrics like linen, midweight corduroy, and light wool will make a more shacket-style garment. And flannel, cotton/linen blends, and chambray will make a lighter, overshirt type of Ilford.

Yardage listed below includes 1/4 yard (.2 metres) for pockets. You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.

You will also need 1 yard (.9 metres) of 20”(51cm) wide, light to midweight fusible interfacing.

Notions

• 5-12 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 light to mid weight is recommended)
  
• Matching thread

Notes

The male model in the tan version is wearing a size small, regular length, with placket sleeves. The fabric is a lightweight cotton canvas.

The model in the orange plaid version is wearing a size medium with placket sleeves in the regular length. The fabric is a cotton flannel.

The model in the tan printed version is wearing a 4X in the longer length with boxy sleeves. The fabric is a cotton/linen canvas.

The model in the teak colored canvas is wearing a size medium, regular length, with placket sleeves. The fabric is an organic cotton canvas.

The model in the white with embroidered flowers version is wearing a size small, longer length, with boxy sleeves. The fabric is a cotton/rayon jacquard.

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