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FREDDIE JACKET – PDF SEWING PATTERN
FREDDIE JACKET – PDF SEWING PATTERN
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Freddie is a single-breasted boxy jacket with a round neckline finished with a front and back facing, and is fully lined.
The jacket comes with two pocket options: a single welt pocket with a flap, closed with a single button, and a patch pocket option.
Two-piece sleeves with shoulder pads and sleeve head and vent with four sham buttons; optional internal chain on the inside hem.
Side bust darts on the front and side panels connecting to the back. On the back there is a centre back seam.
The front of the jacket can be finished with four or six buttons if sewing the welt pocket option.
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SUITABLE FABRICS
Main fabric: Freddie was designed to work with tweeds/ bouclé fabrics also known as "Chanel fabrics". The fibres can be both natural such as wool or cottons, artificial or blends.
Interfacing: lightweight woven interfacing. Please see "interfacing type" for more guidance on what to choose.
Lining: lightweight slippery fabrics such as satin, habotai, viscose satin lining, crepe de Chine, viscose twill, cupro and acetate.
SAMPLE INFORMATION
The dark blue jacket in these sewing instructions is made of 100% wool tweed and 100% viscose satin for the lining.
The light blue jacket is made of 100% polyester bouclé and 100% polyester for the lining.
NOTIONS
- View A - 6 buttons of 20 mm–22 mm (3/4") diameter
- View B - 4 buttons of 20 mm–22 mm (3/4") diameter
- 8 buttons for cuffs 12 mm - 16 mm (1/2"–5/8") diameter
- 1 spool of matching thread
- Stay tape 1.2 cm (1/2") wide (see chart)
- 1 set of tailor's shoulder pads - 1.2 cm–1.5 cm (1/2"–5/8") wide
- Small amount of thin wadding for the sleeve head
- Lightweight interfacing
- 3 cm plain hem tape - Optional *see "before you start"
- 5 mm wide chain weight - Optional
- Sizes 6 to 14 = 1 metre (1yd) - 16 to 22 = 1.20 metre (1.4yd)
Note the front closure of the jacket can have between 4 and 5 buttons depending on taste and size.
TOOLS
- Sewing machine
- Steam iron
- Chalk
- Ruler
- Small and thin hand sewing needle
- Wood clapper
- Sleeve board
- Buttonhole cutter
- Pliers - for the chain weight
LEVEL & FILES
LEVEL
- Advanced 4/5
FILES
- Complete photographed sewing instructions available in PDF
- A0 Copyshop PDF file
- Plotter A0 width PDF file with continuous printing
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A4 paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- Letter paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- This is a multi-size sewing pattern set in layers
- Includes seam allowances
SIZE
6 to 22 UK, 34 to 50 EU, 2 to 18 US
All of our patterns are drafted to fit B cup size.
Available from bust 80 cm to 112 cm - 31 1/2" to 44"
Available from hip 87 cm to 119 cm - 34 1/4" to 46 3/4"
EASE ALLOWANCE & LENGTH
HEIGHT
The pattern is offered in two height groups: 160 and 170 cm (5’3” and 5’7”), when buying this pattern you should select the closest height to your body, if you are in the middle choose the tallest. Both patterns have exactly the same width around the body, the only difference is in the length.
If you are outside these groups, you may need to alter the pattern length at the lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern pieces.
For more info check our Size Cart page.
Customer Reviews
This pattern is simply perfect! Is no slouch compared to channel it self! (Of course it’ll depend on the quality of fabric you use, but I recommend you to go all in, buy the best tweed and lining you can find, for it’s so worth it ! We’ve tested it in 3 different sizes, 6,8 and 10 and it was perfect! I absolutely love this! I can’t get enough, want one in every colour ASAP!
The Freddie Coat is a dream pattern, for the intermediate to advance sewer. I chose Group 2 - I am 5’6.5”, B cup, long arms, forward shoulders and slightly rounded back. I used a typical Chanel ‘tweed’ (wool, silk and lurex threads). For the lining I was lucky enough to have in my stash a beautiful silk taffeta in soft pink. Like all of Bella’s patterns, the instructions are thorough, clear and detailed (75 pages of photos, notes and explicit instructions). I have wanted to sew a Chanel inspired jacket for years, and this pattern does not disappoint. This is my fifth Bella project. In each of the previous projects (blouse (x2), shirt, dress, and Rupert coat), the fit was almost perfect. I did make a toile given that the fabric I chose is quite expensive and I wanted to be sure it fit to perfection. I made a few tiny adjustments on the pattern: pinched the back of the neck for a slightly rounded back; added 1.5 cm to the back width for more ease; lengthened the arms by 1 cm, but it was not enough so next time 2 cm, and I made it longer. I also added slightly more ease to the arm width – less than 1 cm, and this did ensure that the sleeves hung perfectly.
The fit is perfect.
I did make a few annoying mistakes which I will fix next time. Firstly, while I am not a fan of ‘block fusing’ the interfacing (Bella suggests this method in every pattern), I should have done so with this jacket. The ‘Chanel’ tweed was extremely difficult to work with as it frays like crazy, and it stretched. Because of this I really had to tinker to get the front seams/facing to line up perfectly. I also did not evenly match all the tweed lines. This was an oversight on my part and not a fault of the pattern. My two well-used sewing machines could not handle the buttonholes to my satisfaction (fabric too thick). I sewed those by hand.
I can’t say enough great things about Bella’s patterns. My only complaint is that she doesn’t have enough of them! I’m running out of projects!
Perfect pattern, perfect fit.
I've been sewing for many years but the instructions for this jacket where unbelievably clear and precise, a complete novice would be able to make this jacket using the clear and precise instructions.
I will definitely be making another.
I bought and made the taller height version and found I didn't need to lengthen sleeves or bodice like I usually do. The instructions were very clear with helpful photos along the way. I did scratch my head a couple of times but was able to work things out. I loved the construction - mainly machine sewn but with some hand finishes. I now have a beautiful, timeless jacket which I will wear for years to come.
Excellent and thorough instructions. Beautifully photographed. Easily understood
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