FRIDAY Pattern Co the Ilford Jacket Sewing Pattern - Unisex

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!

• Includes sizes XS - 4X
• Confident beginner level sewing
• Designed for woven fabrics

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)

SIZES XS - M:

• 45” wide fabric // 3.33 yards (3 metres)
• 54 - 60” wide fabric // 2.25 yards (2 metres)

SIZES L - XXL:

• 45” wide fabric // 3.8 yards (3.5 metres)
• 54” wide fabric // 2.88 yards (2.6 metres)
• 60” wide fabric // 2.33 yards (2.1 metres)

SIZES 1X - 4X

• 45” wide fabric // 4.13 yards (3.8 metres)
• 54” wide fabric // 3.88 yards (3.5 metres)
• 60” wide fabric // 3.13 yards (2.9 metres)

Notations

• 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!