Sew Over It Francine Jacket

Buy the Francine Jacket sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Inspired by the timeless glamour of the 1940s, Francine is an elegant, single-breasted tailored jacket with two stunning options.

Version 1 has a shawl collar, pretty curved front hem, and high-hip length. Version 2 features a notched collar, slanted pockets inserted into the front panels, and a hip-length hem. The back of Version 2 gently flares with a classic vent.

Both versions have a slim silhouette, princess seams, and waisted fit. The long two-piece set-in sleeves are gently tailored at the sleevehead for definition. Finished with delicate hand-stitching, both close at the front with three buttons.

Perfect for the office as well as for smartening up a casual look, wear your Francine Jacket with everything from tailored trousers and pencil skirts to jeans and a simple Breton top.

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: Light to medium weight wool fabrics, such as boiled wool, melton, boucle and wool blend coatings and suitings, but be sure not to pick anything too rigid.

Lining: Rayon, acetate, viscose or polyester lining.

Fabric requirements:

Version 1

Main: 140 cm wide fabric: 2.1 - 2.25 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 2.1 - 2.25 m.

Lining: 115 cm wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.8 m // 140 cm wide fabric: 1.5 m.

Version 2

Main: 140 cm wide fabric: 2.4 - 2.7 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.4 m.

Lining: 115 cm wide fabric: 2.25 - 2.4 m // 140 cm wide fabric: 1.7 - 2.25 m.

Sizing: UK 8 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 1 m of 140 cm wide tailoring interfacing; two 10 cm x 23 cm pieces of ice wool or wadding; three 21 mm buttons; optional thin shoulder pads for a more pronounced look.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (67 pages for Version 1, 77 pages for Version 2); US letter print-at-home pattern (67 pages for Version 1, 77 pages for Version 2); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for Version 1, 4 sheets for Version 2) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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