Buy the No. 31 Firenze Jacket and Shirt sewing pattern from How to Do Fashion.
This short jacket and shirt pattern is inspired by the working woman of the early 1940s. The beautiful collar frames the face, and the gathered details give this style a feminine touch.
Version 1: Short jacket with a waistband and back yoke. The jacket has a collar and a front placket, closing with buttons. The sleeves are lined and have cuffs.
Version 2: Short shirt with a waistband and back yoke. The shirt has a collar and a front placket, closing with buttons. The sleeves have cuffs.
Sewing level: Intermediate
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (PDF pattern is available to download immediately after purchase. The printed A0 copy shop pattern is dispatched next working day). What is
NOTE: THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PDF PATTERN. YOU MUST PRINT THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE HOW TO DO FASHION WEBSITE. CLICK TO ACCESS THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabric. Cotton, silk, wool, viscose, cupro, linen or polyester. The final look of the garment will depend on the type of fabric you choose. Not suitable for jersey.
Fabric requirements:
120 cm wide fabric: Sizes 32-38, 2 m // Sizes 40-46, 2.2 m // Sizes 48-50, 2.5 m // Sizes 52-54, 3 m.
140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 32-38, 1.8 m // Sizes 40-46, 2 m // Sizes 48-50, 2.3 m // Sizes 52-54, 2.6 m.
Version 1 lining: Sizes 32-46, 1 m // Sizes 48-54, 1.2 m.
Version 2 lining: 0.25 m.
Sizing: EU 32 – 54 (approx. UK 6/8 – 28/30, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Interfacing; 1.8-2.5 cm buttons, 7 for Version 1 or 8 for Version 2.
PDF pattern includes: An introductory guide (full sewing instructions are on the How to Do Fashion website); A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (31 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.
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