Chalk and Notch Joy Jacket

Buy the Joy Jacket sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. The Joy Jacket is a fully lined, relaxed fit, mid-weight jacket. The centre front zipper is exposed, and both views offer optional drawstrings at the neck and hem. View A has a wide collar and View B has a hood. The square patch pockets and angled patch pockets are interchangeable between Views A and B.

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: This style is designed for medium weight woven fabrics with a nice drape (approx. 5 oz - 6.5 oz / 175 gsm - 220 gsm) such as Tencel twill, Tencel denim, rayon twill, rayon linen

Lining: Rayon bemberg, viscose batiste, rayon challis, lawn, flannel. If using lawn or flannel for the body lining, a slippery lining is recommended for the sleeves.

Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly.

Main: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 4 yd (2.3 - 3.6 m).

Lining: 44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 3 1/2 yd (1.9 - 3.2 m).

Lining for sleeves only: 1 yd (1 m) for sizes 0-14 or 1 1/4 yd (1.2 m) for sizes 16-30.

Sizing: US 0 – 30 with A/B and C/D cups (approx. UK 8 - 30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Use the high bust and full bust measurements to determine your size. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit.

This pattern includes two bust cup options, and the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0” and 2” (5 cm) use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2” (5 cm) and 4” (10 cm) use the C/D cup. If you have more than a 4” (10 cm) difference, you may need a full bust adjustment.

Notions: 2 1/2 yd (2.5 m) of tricot fusible interfacing; separating zipper, 26" (66 cm) for sizes 0-6, 28" (71 cm) for sizes 8-18, 30" (76 cm) for sizes 20-30; four 1/4" (6 mm) grommets // Optional: 1 yd (1 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) twill tape; 3 1/2 yd (3.2 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) pre-made drawstring; safety pin or turning tool.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (81 pages for either cup option); A0 copy shop pattern (5 sheets for either cup option) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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