Which mid-season jacket to sew for spring?
Winter is in full swing, so what better way to combat the dreariness than to start thinking about your spring wardrobe?
In particular, you can sew pieces that take longer or are a little more complex, such as lightweight jackets and coats, so that you’ll have them on hand as soon as the warm weather arrives!
A bomber
Season after season, the bomber continues to be on trend. It’s both comfortable and versatile, and can be worn with jeans and a t-shirt, or with a dress for a more chic touch.
The bomber is a good garment to sew if you’ve already completed a few projects and are keen to improve. It’ll give you a chance to get to grips with a few complex technical points: how to assemble a zipper, and how to applyribbing to the sleeve ends, neckline and waistband.
You can follow Instinct Couture’s boss, Ibis, who will explain all the technical points step by step.
If you’d like to sew it for a child, Ibis is also available in children’s sizes from 2 to 12, or go for the Ikatee model.
The look of a bomber will vary greatly depending on the fabric you choose. For a casual or even sportswear look, choose a thin fabric such as a sweater or fleece.
For a stronger piece, opt for velvet or colorful jacquard.
In both cases, it’s lined with a matching or contrasting fabric, preferably polyester, so that the arms slip easily into the sleeves.
A short blazer
In recent years, blazers have been worn in oversized versions. This spring, the trend is to change direction and opt for cropped jackets, worn with straight, high-waisted pants. The result is a slimmer silhouette, with cuts that are closer to the body.
To make this trendy piece yourself, you can follow the Isatis Blazer PDF pattern, which includes a number of technical points, such as welt pockets with lapels, a V-neckline or a tailored collar…
Prefer a bright color to sew this piece: it will make it stand out on any look and add a touch of originality. For example, you could opt forone of the season’s key hues, such as a bright red or soft pink.
A wide trench coat
The trench coat, originally worn by British soldiers during the First World War, has become a staple of women’s wardrobes over the decades.
Once again this spring, this light, elegant and very comfortable coat will be on trend, in its oversized version, as on this pattern by Juliana Martejevs (for adults) or this one by Know Me (for children).
To sew this piece, you need to choose a fairly thick, sturdy fabric, such as twill (cotton or viscose) or gabardine.
If you want a timeless piece that you can wear every season, choose a dark color like navy blue or deep black.
For a more original result, opt for a strong print (e.g. an animal print) or a pastel color like a light mauve, very much in vogue this season.
A suede jacket
This season will also see a lot of suede jackets. If you’re looking for a less expensive alternative, you can opt for suede, a synthetic version of suede, which has the advantage of being easier to care for and strong enough to stand the test of time.
Just remember to use a thicker needle than the one you usually use, and prefer fabric clips to pins to avoid marking the fiber.
When it comes to patterns, suede goes particularly well with perfectos, like the Framboise model by Klafoutis, available in children’s, adult and family sizes.
The perfecto presents the same technical difficulties as the bomber, including the installation of a large zipper. This is an ideal project if you’ve already managed to sew a few pieces and are looking for a challenge to improve.
If you prefer a simpler garment than the perfecto, but want a suede jacket, you can sew Monet des Patronnes.
This model has the advantage of not having a collar or zipper, making it more accessible for beginners.
And you, which mid-season jacket do you feel like sewing for spring?
