I found my go-to spring jacket pattern. It is simple to make, great to style for all spring outfits and (drum roll) it is free! Yep, you can find it on the FabricStore.com website.
I had it ready for a while but as with many patterns, I first wanted to find the right fabric. This cord fabric was in my stash that I wanted to use for my first version. I was thinking of it as a muslin in case it failed, but I was hoping it would be wearable. And it is. Smile.
Update on downloading the free pattern: Paola Workwear jacket is still a free downloadable pattern but to access it for free you need to create an account on FabricsStore.com website and sign in. Click the Free Download link and create an account or sign in to your existing account and you’ll receive the link to the pattern via a pop-up notification!
Also, I made a white denim version and you can read about it here.
Usually, I follow pattern instructions. As I have been sewing for years now I sometimes only skip over instructions. This time I did not even bother looking them up. For some reason, that felt unnecessary and one extra thing my mind would have to cope with at these times. So I just went for it step by step and sewed the whole jacket over a weekend. I did make several coats and shirts by now so I knew all the steps that were needed. This gave me a good feeling because I felt I had something under control unlike with everything else that is currently happening outside.
Bonus points when your garment matches your walls
This jacket pattern has a collar, button up front and 4 patch pockets. I ended up putting only 2 lower pockets. One reason is that I did not have enough fabric for all 4 pockets. On one of the pockets, I added the Hand Made tag (I wanted to use it like this on a garment for a while). But then each time I forgot. Well, this time I made sure it was next to my machine ready to go when I started working on the jacket. I also skipped the topstitching in the front since the facings are caught in place with buttons and buttonholes.
I would say this is a fast sew, especially for those of you who can sit through a full project from start to finish in an afternoon. Usually, I break it in more sittings so t was a perfect weekend project. I recommend it as a great pattern to try your skills and make a cool spring jacket. Especially since you only have to invest in the fabric in case you do not already have something in your stash.
Thanks for reading and happy sewing!
Ana
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how did you stich the facing to the rest of the jacket? could you point me towards a video tutorial?
Hi Madi! Honestly I don’t know of any specific tutorials for it but I am sure there are plenty if you Google or look on YouTube. I did it from my head because I already did many shirts and jackets before this one so knew the process, but basically you need to sew the facing and the jacket body together with right sides facing and then turn and press. Good luck!
Once you stitch the facing to the jacket, turn and press it the button holes will hold it in place on one side and the buttons will hold it down on the other. If you want to you could put a few small stitches top and bottom and center of the unsecured edge. Try to just catch a few threads as you don’t want it visible on the top side.
Hi Ana,
Hope you’re well! Is it possible to send me the pdf copy of this pattern please? ❤
Hey Pepper, you can easily get the free pattern from FabricStore.com website. The pattern is free for registered users for download, you just need to create an account. I will update my post with that info since it changed from when I published the blog post originally
Looks like a simple project. Thank you.
how come it is not a free pattern anymore?
I believe it is, you just need to create an account on their website to access it for free. I have details listed on how to do that on top of this post so you can try it!