Simplicity Jackets S9239

I had been searching for a casual workwear style jacket that could be easily worn over sweaters as well as T shirts. Simplicity 9239 seemed to fit the bill, especially with its extra wide sleeves and back pleated detail.
I chose to make jacket B with patched breast pockets and hidden pockets in the side seams. There is a double reinforced collar, which is not obvious in the illustration.
This is an unlined jacket, and so all seams are exposed. The pattern surprisingly offers no advice as to how to finish the seams, which is a large flaw in the instructions. I chose to finish the seams with Hong Kong binding. However, you could use alternative finishes such as simply overlocking or hemming the seams.
I actually love this jacket more than I thought I would. It is incredibly comfortable to wear and is such a practical jacket to layer, due to the boxy cut.
Depending on the fabric used, this could be a box style shirt made in a light weight linen or cotton. Alternatively, made in a twill, corduroy or wool it is a perfect casual jacket for the autumn or winter. There is of course always the option to make the now popular shacket!
It can be made in a variety of lengths from cropped at the waist, hip length or even long to the knee.

you can read my full review at : Sew Atelier M

I had been searching for a casual workwear style jacket that could be easily worn over sweaters as well as T shirts. Simplicity 9239 seemed to fit the bill, especially with its extra wide sleeves and back pleated detail.
I chose to make jacket B with patched breast pockets and hidden pockets in the side seams. There is a double reinforced collar, which is not obvious in the illustration.
This is an unlined jacket, and so all seams are exposed. The pattern surprisingly offers no advice as to how to finish the seams, which is a large flaw in the instructions. I chose to finish the seams with Hong Kong binding. However, you could use alternative finishes such as simply overlocking or hemming the seams.
I actually love this jacket more than I thought I would. It is incredibly comfortable to wear and is such a practical jacket to layer, due to the boxy cut.
Depending on the fabric used, this could be a box style shirt made in a light weight linen or cotton. Alternatively, made in a twill, corduroy or wool it is a perfect casual jacket for the autumn or winter. There is of course always the option to make the now popular shacket!
It can be made in a variety of lengths from cropped at the waist, hip length or even long to the knee.

you can read my full review at : Sew Atelier M