Elbe Textiles Sewing Pattern - Kidman Jacket (Gender-Neutral)

About the Kidman Jacket

The gorgeous gender-neutral Kidman Jacket is fully lined, featuring unique curved seamlines that are emphasized with topstitching.  There are inseam pockets within the front panels and your choice of button or snap closures at the centre front.

Please note: This is Elbe Textiles' menswear size chart. But this is a gender-neutral style and a range of bodies will wear this. So, when looking at this size chart, please focus on the chest measurement when choosing your size. If in doubt, check the finished garment measurements. 

This pattern has been drafted for a height of 5'10.

It’s recommended to make a toile first in an inexpensive fabric to work out any fitting alterations you may need, before cutting into your chosen fabric.

The Fabric

Main Fabric:  Mid to heavy weight outerwear fabrics - rigid denim, canvas

Lining: Light to mid weight wovens. 

Ensure your fabric is washed and ironed before cutting.

The Notions

• Standard thread (for the internal seams)
  
• Topstitching thread or upholstery weight thread (for the topstitching)
  
• 100cm of interfacing (the weight of interfacing needed depends on your fabric weight. You may only need a lightweight interfacing for heavier duty fabrics such as canvas.
  
• x 5 snap fasteners or buttons - 1.5cm to 2cm (3/4in) wide.
  

Sizing

See Images for measurements.

Sizes Available: A to M 

Level of Difficulty

This sewing pattern is suitable for intermediate sewers and above.