Falda Jacket - Sewing Pattern

The Falda Jacket was developed using a combination of draping and flat paper pattern making. Fabric carved into bold clean shapes. A nod to the classic Chanel tweed, the sensibility of a bomber jacket and the humour and volume of a victorian era sleeve. Recommend Fabrics The Falda jacket pattern comes with two different styles, depending on your fabric weight choice. A jacket weight cotton with patch pockets for the transitional seasons or blanket weight wool with welt pockets and full lining for deep winter warmth. Fabric Requirements Style A - Denim or similar type fabric Width = 120 cm x Length = 250 cm Width = 140 cm x Length = 220 cm Style B - (option a) Thicker Coating fabric with facings in same fabric ( lining below) Width = 120 cm x Length = 250 cm Width = 140 cm x Length = 220 cm Style B - (option b) Thicker coating fabric with contrast facings (the contrast facing is for super thick outer fabrics that would sit better with a lighter weight facing) Width = 120 cm x Length = 200 cm Width = 140 cm x Length = 180 cm Facings - ( option b) Width = 120 cm x 50 cm Style B - (option a & b) Lining Width = 105 cm x Length 190 cm Skill Level Style A – Intermediate. -Lighter weight fabric - Zip insertion. -Top stitching. Style B – Intermediate / Advanced - Bulky fabric. - Optional block fusing. - Welt pocket. - Full Lining. - Zip insertion. Sizing. The Falda jacket is an easy fit style graded from size AU 6 - 16. Easy to lengthen sleeves and body length. Product images are sized as follows. Charcoal Wool = size 10 Blue denim = size 8 Model size = size 10