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Believe it or not, the Long Line Jacket started out life as the Everyday Chic Dress. I’ve always thought there was a lot of mileage in just chopping a dress up the front to wear it as a jacket – what could be simpler?
So, last year I posted some basic instructions as a free pattern hack. But although the jacket was much admired at shows, my instructions were not often used, and I realised that what you sewists really wanted was a proper pattern. So, here it is!
The Long Line Jacket is a gently fitted long jacket with deep pockets and raglan sleeves. It has an Empire Line waist point and the bottom hem sits mid-thigh, with the option to extend the length. This one below is a good 10cm longer than the length provided by the pattern, whereas the one that appears on the cover is how it actually comes.
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My front cover version uses the reverse side of a medium weight denim (11oz denim) from Fabworks. I have also used a wool/silk furnishing fabric as the back of the pockets for a little flash of loveliness. (For info: if you want to do this feature on the pockets, this particular pattern piece uses 0.5m of fabric. It’s a great way of using up beautiful scraps!)
There is no fastening. I always prefer an open jacket for the flattering vertical lines it gives. But, if you are keen to fasten it then a hook and eye could be used at the Empire Line seam, or, if you have some experience, a zip could be added between the facing and outer.
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This picture here, on the right, proved to be one of my most popular images on Instagram ever. This jacket works so well with a really dramatic fabric and the pattern matching is not difficult across the Empire seam.
The giant geometric embroidery on this one is so eye catching. It would make a perfect wedding outfit with a plain coloured dress underneath. Millions of people have asked me where this fabric is from but I’m afraid I can’t remember. It had been sitting in my stash for at least a year before I used it.
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Most medium to heavy weight fabrics will work for the Long Line Jacket. It would be lovely in a wool or mohair for Winter, but wold work equally well in a heavy linen for Summer. It could look fabulous in corduroy or suiting fabric and simply fabulous in a velvet for a show-stopping theatre outfit.
Happy sewing!