Jasika Blazer Pattern Closet Core Patterns - PDF Pattern

Description

The Jasika Blazer is a classic tailored jacket with a semi-fitted shape that will never go out of style. With just the right amount of polish and detail, Jasika is a wardrobe workhorse and a mighty skill builder. Our instructions use modern speed tailoring methods, fusible interfacings, and minimal hand sewing to make tailoring fun and accessible for everyone; make a blazer you'll want to wear forever! This jacket is fully lined and features a classic notched collar, single-button closure, back vent, shoulder pads, welt pockets and gorgeous two-piece sleeves. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons, and leather or suede elbow patches.

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When purchasing a PDF pattern, all size ranges available are included with your download.

Closet Core Patterns Actives patterns in three different size ranges, depending on the design. To look at our size charts, go to: https://closetcorepatterns.com/pages/size-chart

Please note that this pattern is only available in sizes 0-20.

Fabric requirements

Yardage

Sizes 0-20 - 45” / 1.14 m wide

• JACKET BODY ~ Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m)

• LINING ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 10-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)

Sizes 0-20 - 58” / 1.5 m wide

• JACKET BODY ~ Sizes 0-8 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes 10-14 = 2 yd (1.85 m), Sizes 16-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m)

• LINING ~ Sizes 0-14 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m), Sizes 16-20 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m)

Suggested fabric type

For the jacket body: medium to heavyweight suitings or lightweight coatings with surface texture such as wool melton, wool flannel, crepe and tweed. Velvet, medium-heavy weight cotton, seersucker and linen may also be used. Please note: tightly woven, smooth surfaced suitings like wool gabardine are not recommended since they can be difficult to fuse using an iron. 
For the lining: rayon bemberg, charmeuse, crepe de chine, silky cottons like voile 
For the pockets: sturdy cotton like shirting, quilting cotton or muslin (1/4 yd / 0.25 m)

Supplies required

• Fusible weft interfacing (1.5 yd / 1.4m)

• Fusible knit interfacing (1yd / .8m)

• Horsehair canvas (1/4 yd / .25m)

• Polyester thread

• Optional: topstitching thread for collar

• Optional: silk basting thread

• Cotton stay tape 1/4" wide x 2.5 yds / 2.4m

• Shoulder pads - 1/4" - 3/8" thick

• Sleeveheads or lambs wool/cotton batting cut into 2" wide bias strips

• Optional: Leather or suede for elbow patches

• Lapel button: 1 x 3/4" (19mm)

• 1 x clear button 

• Optional: Sleeve buttons: 6 x 5/8" (16mm)

• Marking tool / tailor's chalk

• Handsewing needles & thimble

• Tailors ham and seam roll

• Press cloth (cotton or silk organza)

• Pinking shears

• Point presser or wood clapper

• Steam iron

 

What's included

• Detailed instructions in English and French

• Layered A0 PDF file: 4 pages

• Layered A4 PDF file: 67 pages

 

Sewing level

Advanced