French Navy Portmanteau Shacket

Buy the Portmanteau Shacket sewing pattern from French Navy. The Portmanteau pattern includes two styles, both featuring a relaxed boxy fit (perfect for layering), slightly dropped shoulders, a two-piece collar, and a separate button stand. Style A has angled hip pockets and a welted chest pocket, all neatly concealed within the semi-lined jacket front. Style B, inspired by the classic workwear jacket, is unlined, has three patch pockets, and offers a more utilitarian aesthetic. Both styles are suited to a variety of fabrics and fabric weights, making this pattern a super versatile piece that can be customised to any season.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Medium to heavy weight fabrics such as flannel, linen, chambray, denim, corduroy, wool, wool blends, etc.

Style A lining: Lighter weight fabrics such as cotton, linen, poplin, rayons, etc. (perfect for using up remnants from previous projects).

Fabric requirements: 

Style A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.6 - 3.2 m (2.9 - 3.5 yd) // 150 cm (59″) wide fabric: 2 - 2.8 m (2.2 - 3 yd).

Style A lining: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 0.8 - 1.2 m (0.9 - 1.3 yd) // 150 cm (59″) wide fabric: 0.8 - 0.9 m (0.9 - 1 yd).

Style B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.5 - 3.2 m (2.7 - 3.5 yd) // 150 cm (59″) wide fabric: 2 - 2.5 m (2.2 - 2.7 yd).

Sizing: A – N (approx. UK 6/8 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 171 cm (5’7″) and a B cup. If you are significantly taller or shorter, you can adjust the pattern using the LENGTHEN/SHORTEN lines on the pattern pieces.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; five or six 2 cm (3/4") buttons // Optional: topstitching thread.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (62 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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