
The weather is heating up around here and I’m not going any place where I would need a linen jacket. But as most sewists know, when the mood strikes you to sew a particular piece, you go for it.

While sorting my fabric last month I came across some linen that I’ve had for years. The fabric is high quality. I was never sure what to make with it and for some reason kept thinking that whatever I was considering was never good enough for it. I don’t know why I thought that saving it for the “perfect” pattern (whatever that is) was better than making something I would enjoy wearing. I was determined to sew the linen and this pattern came to mind.

The jacket is unlined and a pleasure to sew. The pattern gives you the option to make a more relaxed jacket by using the full bust measurement to determine your size, or you can use your upper bust measurement to have the jacket be more fitted in the shoulders. I chose to make a relaxed version because I wanted my jacket to be casual.

I like the diagonal pockets and the way the diagonal seaming is repeated in the back.
Now that I’ve sewn this jacket, I can see myself making this pattern more often than I had planned. This is a versatile piece to have in your closet.
Stay safe everyone!

I like the use of linen for this jacket! Looks lovely and as always well made!
Your jacket is wonderful Lucy! I can see why you were inspired to use that linen- it is the perfect marriage of fabric and pattern. I bet you will wear this a lot.
Thank you Kathy.
Lucy,
I have been eyeing that pattern for some time now. The jacket is beautiful on you, and so versatile. Love the linen.
Karen
Thank you Karen. I highly recommend the pattern.
I love your jacket – great style. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of wear from it. Jalie patterns make my brain hurt 😉
Thank you Rhoda.
I love your linen jacket!
Thank you Vanessa.
Beautiful jacket! I’m sure you’ll get a lot of wear from it. Unfortunately Jalie patterns make my brain crazy 😉
Your jacket is utter perfection!!!!
Thank you Rena.
Your jacket is lovely. You can wear it in over-air-conditioned shops.
Thank you Mery.