This summer blazer is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Its oversized fit is crafted with welt pockets, a double breast closure, and a short sleeve which is sure to make a statement. With this free PDF sewing pattern, you can create your own custom look now. (Photo credit: thefrankieshop.com)
1 cm seam allowance included!
Material
- 225 x 150 cm suiting fabric (twill, gabardine, crêpe …) or linen
- 90 x 150 cm fusible interfacing
- 15 x 90 cm broadcloth or light cotton poplin
- Universal needle
- All-purpose thread
- 2x buttons (2 cm wide)
- OPTIONAL : bias tape and shoulder pads
Download the free PDF sewing pattern…
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m.
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Bust | 85 cm | 89 cm | 93 cm | 99 cm | 105 cm | 113 cm | 121 cm |
| Waist | 64 cm | 68 cm | 72 cm | 78 cm | 84 cm | 92 cm | 100 cm |
| Hips | 92 cm | 96 cm | 100 cm | 106 cm | 112 cm | 120 cm | 128 cm |
Finished garment measurements
- Length: approx. 79 cm.
Print & Assemble
- First, be sure to use ACROBAT READER to open your PDF sewing patterns. It’s free!
- Then, open your file and check on the left side of the screen for the LAYERS icon. Click on the icon and uncheck all the sizes you won’t need.
- Now, click on the PRINT icon at the top of the screen. The print settings will appear, so check that the ACTUAL SIZE option is ticked. Click on the PRINT button!
- A 5 x 5 cm (and 2 x 2 in) control square is provided so you can check that your pattern is true to size.
- To ASSEMBLE, cut each sheet along the bottom and right margins, as indicated. Each sheet is labelled with a letter and a number (A1, B2…), so tape them together following the numerical and alphanumerical order. All the sheets within one row have the same letter, and all the sheets within the same column has the same letter.
Construction Order
The following points break down all the step you need to complete this project. However, please note that they only cover the basics!
Reminder that seam allowances are 1 cm wide, unless stated otherwise.
- Fuse the facings, welt, breast pocket, one collar piece, and flaps.
- Make the mock breast pocket and sew it to the left-hand side front (see markings on the pattern).
- Sew the welt pockets with the flaps on the front panels (see markings on the pattern).
- Sew the center back. OPTIONAL: finish the raw edges with bias tape.
- Sew the side and shoulder seams.
- Make the collar and attach it to the neckline (see notches).
- Sew the facings at the shoulders. OPTIONAL: finish the outer edges of the facing with bias tape.
- Sew the facing to the garment.
- Turn the facing inside. Press the seamed edges.
- Baste the facings to the garment at the armholes.
- Sew the underarm seams on each sleeve.
- Ease the cap of the sleeves and attach the sleeves to the garment, catching also the facing.
- Hem the bottom of the garment and the bottom of the sleeves (turn twice, first at 1 cm then 3 cm).
- Add the buttons and buttonholes (see placement on the front pattern). Right-hand panel should overlap the left-hand one.
- If you wish to add shoulder pads, sew them now.
Good luck with your sewing project!
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