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Closet Core Patterns Blanca Flight Suit

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Buy the Blanca Flight Suit sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. The Blanca Flight Suit is a semi-fitted, highly customisable boiler suit pattern inspired by vintage workwear. With multiple sleeve and leg options, it can be made in a variety of fabrics and can easily be styled up or down.

Blanca features a centre front zipper, patch pockets that double as belt loops, an optional tie belt or buckled belt, a traditional shirt collar and a unique pleated back design. Customise your flight suit by adding a long sleeve, tapered sleeve with snap button, or short sleeve. The leg is cut straight, with the option to crop it or taper it at the hem with a leg tab. In addition, choose between a classic breast patch pocket or zippered pocket for added detail.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like denim, twill, canvas and mid to heavyweight linen and cotton. For a softer effect, choose mid-weight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, cupro or silk noil.

Fabric requirements:

45" (1.14 m) wide fabric: View A: Sizes 0-8 = 4 yd (3.75 m) / Sizes 10-14 = 4.25 yd (3.9 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 4.75 yd (4.3 m) // View B: Sizes 0-8 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m) / Sizes 10-14 = 4 yd (3.75 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 4.5 yd (4.1 m).

58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: View A: Sizes 0-8 = 3 yd (2.75 m) / Sizes 10-14 = 3.25 yd (3 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 3.5 yd (3.2 m) // View B: Sizes 0-8 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m) / Sizes 10-14 = 3 yd (2.75 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 3.25 yd (3 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This size range is based on a B cup bust and an average height of 5’6″. Please note that B cup does not refer to bra sizing, but rather to the difference in inches between high and full bust. A 2″ difference between those measurements is equivalent to a B cup.

Notions: Medium weight fusible interfacing (0.5 yd/m of 45" wide); pocket lining (0.25 yd/m); non-separating zipper (metal teeth for sturdy fabrics and plastic for lighter weight fabrics), sizes 0-4 = 20", sizes 6-14 = 22", sizes 16-20 =24"; point turner for collar // Optional: topstitching thread in contrast colour; two 5" non-separating zippers for zippered breast pockets; two 1/2" snap buttons for optional tapered sleeve; four 5/8" regular buttons for optional tapered pant hem tab; 1.5" buckle closure for optional buckle belt.

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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JudithRosalind
Blanca Flightsuit - summer version

Well drafted,  excellent instructions with more guidance and videos online.  I made a dress version as a toile for fit.

Made size 14. Shortened bodice by 1cm. Cropped leg shortened by 3". Shoulder width reduced by 2-3cm.  (I'm 39/34/41 and 5'2")

 

Love it all... especially the back pleats,  fit of collar,  front pockets/belt carrier,  pockets.

Made this summer version in lightweight linen.  There will be a winter version in twill... with zipped pockets,  bent with buckle etc.

Definitely recommend this pattern.

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JudithRosalind
Blanca Flightsuit - summer version

Well drafted,  excellent instructions with more guidance and videos online.  I made a dress version as a toile for fit.

Made size 14. Shortened bodice by 1cm. Cropped leg shortened by 3". Shoulder width reduced by 2-3cm.  (I'm 39/34/41 and 5'2")

 

Love it all... especially the back pleats,  fir of collar,  front pockets/belt carrier,  pockets.

Made this summer version in lightweight twill.  There will be a winter version in twill... with zipped pockets,  bent with buckle etc.

Definitely recommend this pattern.

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Purplesewingcloud
the perfect jumpsuit you were looking for

I've spent a long time looking for the perfect jumpsuit pattern, when this one came I fell in love!

This pattern comes in 2 size groups, I've used the curve sizes with a D cup, I found the fit perfect, it was so lovely not having to do an FBA.

This pattern has LOTS of good size pockets and lots of pattern pieces, it is a longer sew but its really enjoyable and worth it. As always with closet core there's great attention to detail and detailed instructions.

I would suggest this pattern if you have quite bit of experience, definitely for someone confident with zips and top stitching.

 

 

 

 

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Geri In Stitches
Flying High with Blanca

This flight suit has great details like the curved back pleats, pocket belt loops in the front pant and zipper front. I opted to sew mine with no sleeves and added sashiko embroidery on the breast pockets and back bodice. I also love the option to taper the pant legs by button tabs near the hems. Great pattern! For a full review, and a short description of how I did the embroidery, go to my blog: Geri In Stitches