Sewing Pattern Women Viva Tie Jacket - PDF

Get sewing quickly with simple and timeless jacket pattern with a modern twist. It features patched-on pockets and side ties for shape, a straight neckband on fold and sleeves that are sewed flat on to the body.

The pattern includes two styles: a jacket (View A) and a shirt version (View B). The shirt has elasticated cuffs and a tie belt. It is a little shorter and only features the chest pocket.

When the pattern is cut out and ready to sew, you can make the jacket in a day.

Skill level

The skill level on this pattern is labelled as "Confident Beginner". You will need some experience using a sewing machine. Making up a straightforward garment like the Viva Tie Jacket is a great opportunity to practice double-folded hems and collar corners. Because you can choose to finish it to a basic, casual standard or use more advanced techniques – all depending on your confidence on the machine – even advanced sewists will enjoy this pattern.

Materials 

The Viva Tie Jacket has been designed for medium to heavy weight fabrics such as cottons, linen, medium wools or denim. The shirt can be made in lighter materials such as viscose blends or cotton gauze. You can also try to make the jacket in a knit fabric or Ponte jersey – just make sure to use a ballpoint needle for this. You can use your regular sewing machine or a regular machine plus an overlocker/serger.

Sizes

The pattern includes the following sizes: UK 8–28 / EUR 36–56 / US 4–24. These sizes cover bust measurements ranging from 82 cm/32 in to 132 cm/52 in. Please choose your pattern size based on your measurements rather than going for your normal store-bought size.

I recommend that you first make a simple toile/muslin in an inexpensive cloth before going ahead with your chosen fabric.