In The Folds - Flynn Jacket
About the Flynn Jacket
The Flynn jacket is a loose-fitting jacket designed for woven fabrics. With two different styles, it is the perfect layering piece for autumn and winter. View B has a closer fit to View A, due to its sleeveless design and flat back piece. The Flynn jacket features a kimono-style collar, a high-low hem and in-seam pockets. All seams are finished with bias binding, for a beautiful and high-end finish. The Flynn jacket can be worn open, or closed discreetly with a hook and eye. The sleeves on View A are designed to be worn either straight or folded back, for a more casual look.
VIEW A
VIEW B
The Fabric
The Flynn jacket is compatible with bottom-weight fabrics such as: denim, cottons like canvas, duck cloth and drill, and heavyweight linens.
The Notions
- Coordinating thread
- 6 - 10m (6.5 -11 yds) x 25mm (1in) single-fold bias tape OR 1m (1 yd) of lightweight cotton fabric to make your own. More details about binding are on pp 10-13 of the pattern instructions.
- Optional : 1 x small hook and eye
Sizing
The pattern is available in 10 sizes (A - J, which equates to Australian sizes 6-24) and is nested, to make it easier for you to grade between sizes. In the Folds patterns are drafted for a B cup bust. Please check the finished garment measurements chart in the pattern, before deciding whether or not you need to make an adjustment. Patterns are drafted for height of 170cm (5’7”) and include a ‘lengthen / shorten line’ so you can make adjustments to suit your height.
Level of Difficulty
The pattern is placed at a Level 2 on the In the Folds pattern skill scale, and was designed for advanced beginners who are ready for new challenges. Through careful drafting and beautiful finishing techniques, this pattern will have you feeling very proud of both the inside and outside of your new handmade jacket. It is a great entry level jacket as it does not require lining, and due to its oversized silhouette, it is easy to achieve a good fit. (Level 2 - You feel quite confident with the basics and are ready for new challenges.) By working through this pattern, you will gain confidence in: sewing curved seams, sewing pockets, setting in sleeves and bias bound seams.
