Tilly and the Buttons Sonny Jacket

Buy the Sonny Jacket sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Sonny is a multi-version jacket that you can make either utility style with a classic collar or cute and trendy with a frill prairie collar. Tilly and the Buttons' signature step-by-step photo instructions make this a great introduction to sewing outerwear.

- Boxy fit bodice with drop shoulders and princess seams for gentle shaping at the bust
- Choice of pointed collar or oversized frill collar
- Separate yokes, forward shoulder seams and front panels
- Optional chest pockets and flaps
- Easy-to-sew straight sleeves
- Choice of hip-length or cropped hemlines
- Mock flat felled seams create a durable finish

Note: Make your Sonny Jacket extra special by adding a lining! The Sonny Lining Add-on is available here.

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

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

– 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: Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as denim, twill, canvas, corduroy, jacquard or wool. For the prairie collar version, check the fabric is light enough so it can be gathered once folded in two (or use separate fabric for frill).

Fabric requirements:

140 cm (56″) wide fabric: Classic collar + hip length, 1.9 - 2.4 m (2 1/8 - 2 5/8 yd) // Classic collar + cropped length, 1.8 - 2.3 m (2 - 2 1/2 yd) // Prairie collar + hip length, 2 - 2.5 m (2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd) // Prairie collar + cropped length, 1.8 - 2.3 m (2 - 2 1/2 yd).

115 cm (45″) wide fabric: Classic collar + hip length, 2.2 - 3.3 m (2 1/2 - 3 5/8 yd) // Classic collar + cropped length, 2.1 - 3 m (2 3/8 - 3 1/4 yd) // Prairie collar + hip length, 2.5 - 3.7 m (2 3/4 - 4 yd) // Prairie collar + cropped length, 2.2 - 3.4 m (2 1/2 - 3 3/4 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 0.9 m (7/8 yd) interfacing (similar weight to fabric); 15 mm (5/8") wide buttons, 6 for hip-length version or 5 for cropped version.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (42 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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