Maison Fauve - Rafale Windbreaker
About the Rafale Windbreaker
The RAFALE is more than just a windbreaker. It combines some classic features and a timeless fit of an outdoor garment with the Maison Fauve attention to detail. You'll be protected from wind with the lined hood and turned up collar | visor with drawstring. There is also a front guard aver the front opening. They have thought of everything!
The cut is structured with carefully designed inserts and yokes, an impeccably cut sleeve which includes small darts, a large kangaroo pocket with a trompe l'oeil flap (you can slip your hands in but not open the pocket from the top). It's also the perfect length. The Rafale is both practical and stylish, and as the images suggest it can be reinvented to suit your needs and preferences.
The Fabric
Select light, supple fabrics weighing between 70 and 200g/m2, such as fine denim, fine coated or water-repellent fabrics, but also fine gabardine, medium-weight twill and cotton satin. For the lining of the hood, a cotton voile will be the most comfortable.
The pattern does not include a lining, but the interior finishing is impeccable thanks to the French and folded seams.
Yardage for sizes 34 to 52
Fabric for a width of 140 cm:
34-40 : 240 cm
42-48 : 270 cm
50-52 : 290 cm
Tricolor 34-40 : 160 cm (bas) + 85 cm (capuche) + 110 cm (haut et manches)
Tricolor 42-48 : 180 cm + 90 cm + 150 cm
Tricolor 50-52 : 190 cm + 95 cm + 150 cm
The Notions
-5 buttons approx. 12 mm
-an invisible zip of 40 cm
-60 cm of lining (for the hood)
-35 cm of fusible interfacing like G700
- 2 x 30 cm elastic band 2 cm width
Sizing
The pattern size range is 34 to 52 (European), which covers a bust measurement range from: 80 to 122 cm
Level of Difficulty
This pattern is rated as Advanced. The technical aspects of the pattern are making the french and folded seams, fitting an invisible zip, fitting elastic and sewing rounded areas and darts. The pattern isn’t very difficult technically, but it does comprise of lots of pieces.
