What jackets to sew for spring?
Spring is on its way, and with it the desire for light jackets!
It’s time to put those heavy coats in the closet and start sewing suede jackets, windbreakers and more.
Suede jackets
This season, suede will be very much on trend. This soft, lightweight fabric is the much less expensive synthetic version of suede. It is often found in natural shades: brown, beige, burgundy…
Suedette is slippery, so you’ll need to take your time when assembling it to avoid slipping, and prefer sewing clips to traditional pins to avoid damaging it.
To give suedette a place of honor, you can sew a straight jacket like Nima by Atelier Brizane. This model will be right on trend with its large pockets and wide cut.
If you’re in the mood for a daring look and want to try out the iconic fringe jacket, which goes particularly well with suede, head for this model by Alexandra créations.
A pastel jacket
In spring, we’ll be seeing a lot of pastel colors: sky blue, water green, lilac… All colors that pair perfectly with a pretty suit jacket, like Maison Fauve’s Manhattan blazer.
In terms of fabric, you can choose velvet or a light woollen fabric for mid-season. Beware, however, that this is a technical piece to assemble, with many finishing touches.
If you’re just starting out and want to try your hand at this timeless piece, the Clématisse Pattern has been designed to be assembled using the simplest possible techniques. The pattern is accompanied by videos to help you every step of the way.
A faux fur jacket
After the teddy trend, the terry cloth we’ve seen everywhere in recent years, today it’s long-haired faux fur that’s taking over!
To sew a jacket with this fabric, choose a very simple pattern like the one from Blousette Rose Kiwi, a minimalist straight jacket that showcases this singular material.
When sewing faux fur, care must be taken to respect the direction of the hairs. You need to take your time cutting the fabric, and clean your sewing machine thoroughly at the end of the project to avoid hairs getting caught in the bobbin.
For children, you can sew our Roquefort sleeveless jacket, perfect for the first weeks of spring.
A spring windbreaker
As we’ve already announced, sportswear will be very much in vogue this season. We’ll be wearing leggings, sweatshirts and running shorts with ease. We’ll look good in our clothes whatever the circumstances. This trend offers the perfect opportunity to sew yourself a windbreaker or parka using neutral colors(black, gray, beige…) or aligning yourself with the colors of the season (pastel shades).
To sew a windbreaker, you can use a water-repellent fabric made from synthetic fibers (such as softshell fabric, which is readily available from haberdashers and fabric retailers). Or a coated gabardine, a blend of cotton and polyester.
If you’re just looking for the look of a parka, but don’t want it to be waterproof, you can simply use denim or cotton gabardine.
In terms of pattern, Ikatee’s Quimper model contains many variations depending on the shape you prefer: parka, bomber, short or long… The choice is yours!
And for kids, you can follow the Petit Patron pattern, Anselme, available for ages 3 to 14.
A timeless denim jacket
Seasons come and go, but the blue denim jacket is always in fashion!
To sew this timeless garment, choose thick jeans, with or without elastane, depending on the effect you’re looking for, either close-fitting or oversized. You can also choose denim, which is softer and more supple. But make sure it’s not too thin and has a sufficiently heavy fall.
If you’re looking for an original variation on this piece, you can follow Cadia’s Lubies pattern. It features details that make it stand out from the crowd, such as large patch pockets.
For a more classic result, Burda’s model features the jacket’s traditional topstitched seams.
Which mid-season jacket are you eyeing? Have you spotted any models?
