Friday Pattern Company Ilford Jacket - Printed Pattern

The Unisex Ilford Jacket sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. 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!

Sizing -  XS – 7X (approx. UK 6 – 34).

Sewing Level - Intermediate.

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.

Fabric requirements: Yardage listed below includes 1/4 yd (0.2 m) for pockets. You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.

Regular length jacket:

Sizes XS – 7X: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.25 – 3.5 yd (2.1 – 3.2 m) // 54″ – 60″ (137 – 152 cm) wide fabric: 1.75 – 2.75 yd (1.6 – 2.5 m).

Longer jacket:

Sizes XS – 7X: 45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 2.75 – 4.6 yd (2.5 – 4.2 m) // 54″ – 60″ (137 – 152 cm) wide fabric: 2.3 – 3.3 yd (2.1 – 3.0 m).

Notions: Matching thread; 5-12 buttons (any size is fine, but the designer recommends 1″-1.5″ buttons); 1 yd (0.9 m) of 20″ (51 cm) wide light to midweight fusible interfacing.