Pattern Fantastique - Falda Jacket
About the Falda Jacket
The Falda Jacket was developed using a combination of draping and flat paper pattern making. The Falda is fabric carved into bold clean shapes. There is a nod to the classic Chanel tweed, the sensibility of a bomber jacket, and the humour and volume of a Victorian era sleeve. The Falda jacket pattern comes with two different styles, depending on your fabric weight choice:
About the Images
- Product images are sized as follows.
- Charcoal Wool = size 10
- Blue denim = size 8
- Model size = size 10
The Fabric
Sizing
The Falda jacket is an easy fit style graded from size 6 – 16, which relates to a bust of 81cm-106cm (31 7/8” – 41 ¾”). It has easy to lengthen the sleeves and body length.
Level of Difficulty
Style A is rated as Intermediate due to the zip insertion and top stitching. Style B is rated as Intermediate / Advanced as you will be negotiating bulky fabric, conducting optional block fusing, sewing a welt pocket, and inserting a lining and zip.
