Intermediate - Sylvan Jacket

Sylvan Jacket – Four-Week Intermediate Series Ready to get cozy this fall in your new memade jacket? In this adv beg / intermediate class, we’ll be making the Sylvan Jacket by Sew Liberated — a versatile, easy-to-wear layering piece with classic lines and thoughtful details. The Sylvan Jacket is designed for medium-weight woven fabrics and can be made in two lengths. It has a relaxed, layer-friendly fit, with options for underlining and details like button tabs and a loop hanger. It’s the kind of jacket you’ll reach for again and again, simple enough to wear every day, but with enough special construction details to make it a really satisfying sew. Skills You'll Learn: How to sew a jacket from start to finish How to work with medium-weight woven fabrics How to sew facings and a collar How to sew jacket pockets How to sew button tabs and finishing details How to add underlining, depending on your fabric choice How to press and finish a garment for a polished result Who It’s For Adv beg sewists who have made a few garments and are ready for a jacket project. You should feel comfortable sewing with a pattern, using a machine independently, and handling basic garment construction such as seams, hems, pressing, and following multi-step instructions. While the pattern designer describes this pattern as beginner-friendly, we're listing it as adv beg / intermediate because it has more construction steps than a basic first project garment. Materials Provided: Sewing pattern, sewing machines, sergers, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins/clips, marking tools, measuring tape, irons, and instructor guidance throughout the series. Needed: Your own fabric, underlining fabric if desired, buttons, and any additional notions. Yardage requirements are attached. If you need help choosing fabrics, email hello@topstitchatl.com Suggested fabrics: canvas, cotton twill, linen blends, denim, corduroy, wool blends, or other medium-weight woven fabrics suitable for jackets. Class Details Level: Intermediate Max Class Size: 6 Duration: 4 sessions, 3 hours each Class Breakdown Week 1: Measurements + choosing your size, fabric planning, pattern prep, and cutting. We’ll talk through fabric choice, length options, and whether underlining makes sense for your version. Week 2: Begin jacket construction, including pockets, underlining if used, and main jacket body assembly. Week 3: Facings, collar construction, shoulder seams, side seams, and sleeve construction. Week 4: Button tabs, hems, finishing details, pressing, and final fit check. *Images by Sew Liberated. Have questions about your class? Click below for details.