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. The 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, gorgeous two-piece sleeves and a flattering shape that skims the curves of the body. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons and leather or suede elbow patches.
This is a multi sized printed paper pattern including sizes 0-20. Please see image for detailed measurements.Model notes: The model is 5'-6" and a size 10. She is wearing both a size 10 (black velvet) and a size 12 (grey check) for a slightly slouchier fit.
Recommended Fabric :
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 / .25m)
Fabric requirements:
Jacket Body - @ 115cm wide: sizes 0-8 = 2.3m; 10-14 = 2.5m; 16-20 = 2.75m. @ 150cm wide: sizes 0-8 = 1.6m; 10-14 = 1.85m; 16-20 = 2m
Lining - @ 115cm wide: sizes 0-8 = 1.4m; 10-20 = 2m. @ 150cm wide: sizes 0-14 = 1.4m; 16-20 = 1.6m
Photo credits: Closet Core Patterns