Vanessa Hansen Viva Tie Jacket

Buy the Viva Tie Jacket sewing pattern from Vanessa Hansen. The Viva Tie Jacket is incredibly versatile. Make it in a floppy cotton/viscose mix for a loose and comfy cardi; in a navy or green cotton twill for a utilitarian light jacket to wear on top of dungarees; or choose a luxury jacquard for a dressed up occasion. You can try different fabrics and add your own personal touches.

View A is the jacket version, featuring a chest pocket and hip pockets. The jacket is closed with side ties.

View B is the shirt version, which is a little shorter. It has a chest pocket and elasticated sleeve cuffs and is closed using a belt.

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: Medium to heavy cotton, medium to heavy linen, jacquard, denim, light wool. You can even try a ponte jersey or sweat fabric/French terry, but remember to use a ballpoint needle in this case.

Fabric requirements:

Sizes UK 8 – 18: 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: View A, 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd) / View B, 2.7 m (3 yd) // 135 cm (53″) wide fabric: Views A and B, 2.2 m (2 1/2 yd).

Sizes UK 20 – 28: 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Views A and B, 3.1 m (3 1/2 yd) // 135 cm (53″) wide fabric: View A, 2.6 m (2 7/8 yd) / View B, 2.8 m (3 1/8 yd).

Sizing: UK 8 – 28. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

The Viva Tie Jacket is a roomy jacket meant to sit loosely on you. The most important measurements are the bust and low hips. If your body measurements fall into two sizes, check the finished garment measurements as there is a generous amount of ease in the garment. The designer recommends the finished garment measurements to be at least 5 cm (2″) bigger than your body measurements. Only sizes 20 – 28 have a bust dart.

Notions: Thread; about 60 cm (23 5/8″) of elastic, 3.8 cm (1 1/2″) wide (View B only).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (40 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (40 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets). This pattern has layers, so you can print just the size(s) you need.

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