ITCH TO STITCH ATENAS JACKET

The Itch to Stitch Atenas Jacket is a total delight from start to finish! The pattern is for a classic denim jacket, with lots of little additional design details that just really make it a fun sew. The jacket has double princess seams in the front bodice, front and back yokes, slightly dropped shoulders, and buttoned cuffs with a sleeve vent. There are also functional chest pockets with flaps, single welt pockets, flat-felled seams throughout, and buttoned side tabs at the bottom band.

I made my version from a cotton/poly blend jacquard, with this gorgeous Japanese-style print of a mountain and a wave. I finished it off with some silver jeans buttons and have pretty much been living in it since — you can see more photos and details on my blog!

I have to give this pattern 5*, as the instructions were so detailed and helpful for every step. While it is certainly an in-depth project and quite advanced, I would absolutely recommend this pattern for an intermediate sewist looking to start making outerwear. One detail I loved was the inclusion of multiple bust cup options (A, B, C, D and DD), which allows a really great fit.

I am so happy The Foldline has Itch to Stitch patterns — I’m a total convert, and will definitely try more from this brand.