Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket

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!

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.
• Designed for woven fabrics.
  
• Unlined

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

Suggested 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!