Folkwear 114 Chinese Jacket

Buy the 114 Chinese Jacket sewing pattern from Folkwear. This classically elegant jacket in three lengths, with a front or asymmetrical opening, is based on attire of the Qing Dynasty. It can be made in lavish silks or satin for formal occasions or cottons for everyday wear.

View A is an easy-to-sew unlined version. The typical side closing is formed by a shaped front overlap fastened by knotted button and loop closures (frogs) at the neck and under the right arm. The bell sleeves, neckline, overlap, and gracefully curved hem edge are all finished with inside facings. A band collar may be added to all views.

View B uses the same pattern pieces as View A. The jacket is lined, and the contrasting facings, piped with a narrow bias strip, are turned to the outside for a more decorative effect. Both Views A and B may be cut short or fingertip length.

In View C, the faced centre front opening is fastened with simple or more elaborate frogs. Faced side vents are added. View C is also lined, and may be cut short, fingertip, or mid-calf length.

Optional embellishment techniques include embroidery designs for traditional roundels, a couched embroidered butterfly to embellish the side vents of View C, hand-painting techniques, and frog closures.

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The sheets will need to be joined with no overlap.

Suggested fabrics:

Main: Silk or silk-like synthetics, chintz, polished cotton, medium and lightweight cotton, or lightweight wool.

Lining (View B or C only): Lightweight silk or cotton.

Fabric requirements: See chart in image gallery.

Sizing: XS - 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 - 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Knotted button and loop closures (frogs), 3 for Views A and B short length, 4 for Views A and B fingertip length, 4 for View C short length, 6 for View C fingertip length and mid-calf length.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (63 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (5 sheets) // Layers: Yes (print-at-home only) // Projector file: No.

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