Classic blazer with styling options

This is a fully-lined classic blazer with variations for the number and style of pockets, optional elbow patches, and optional buttons at the cuff. There is plenty of advice on the Closet Case website on fabric choice, styling and customisation. The pattern is excellent value for money, taking account of the number of pattern pieces and the clear and extensive instructions. As well as the pattern I bought the on-line course, which I thought well worth it. I’m an experienced sewist and was sceptical about whether I ‘needed’ the course, but in fact I learned loads, not least about speed tailoring and how to manipulate wool. Heather Lou walks you through every step of the process and gives excellent video demonstrations. That said, the pattern instruction booklet alone is really good.
This is not a quick project and requires planning to gather all the supplies needed, including the different types of interfacing.
Making a toile is essential to test fit, because you spend time constructing the guts of the jacket before it can be tried on. I felt the outcome fully repays the investment of time and in buying quality fabric, however. I’m thrilled with my blazer and can’t recommend this pattern highly enough.