Ilford Jacket Pattern - Sizes 0-32 (up to 63" hip)
The Ilford Jacket
The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style thats 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! Drafted using sample measurements for a b-cup.
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.
Details
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Pattern Designer: Friday Pattern Company
Size Range: XS - 7X
Hip Measurement Range: 34" - 63"
Fabric: Wovens
Versions: Two length options: regular and long. Two sleeve options: placket or no placket. Various mix-and-match pocket options!
Need help choosing your size? See Friday Pattern Company's Fit Guide for sizing information.
Fabric Recommendations
Any medium-heavy weight woven fabric will do. You can even make this with quilted cotton!
Suggested Midweight Wovens:
Suggested Bottom-weight Wovens:
Yardage Requirements
45" wide fabric:
Sizes | Regular Length | Longer Jacket |
XS - M: | 2.25 yards | 2.75 yard |
L - XXL: | 2.5 yards | 3 yards |
1X - 4X: | 2.75 yards | 3.33 yards |
5X - 7X: | 3.5 yards | 4.6 yards |
54"-60" wide fabric:
Sizes | Regular Length | Longer Jacket |
XS - M: | 1.75 yards | 2.3 yard |
L - XXL: | 2.25 yards | 2.75 yards |
1X - 4X: | 2.63 yards | 3 yards |
5X - 7X: | 2.75 yards | 3.3 yards |
Interfacing: 1 yard of 20" wide, light to midweight fusible interfacing
Notions and Tools
- 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
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