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The River Jacket is unlined and loose-fitting with drop shoulders,
three-quarter length bodice and sleeves, and designer patch pockets.
The collar curves gently around the entire front opening of the
jacket and six buttons serve as the closure. Instructions are given
for both traditional and loop-style buttonholes and for bias and
non-bias cut collar.
Pattern
Package Includes:
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Full-sized pattern pieces for Extra Large/Large/Medium/Small
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Instructions for cutting & sewing
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Information on ikat fabrics
Suggested
Fabric
The "River Jacket " is designed for a medium-weight handwoven
ikat cotton or silk but any fabric of this weight may be used. The
pattern cover shows the Special Diamond Ikat fabric which works
beautifully for this jacket.
Notions
Interfacing (1/2 yd), six 5/8" buttons, thread to match, drop-shoulder
style shoulder pads |
Finished
Garment Size
The length of the finished jacket is 31" center back to hem.
There is a four inch difference between sizes Extra Large, Large,
Medium, and Small. The hem measurement (circumference) for the jacket
is: XL-56", L- 52", M-48", S- 44".
Yardage
Requirements**
45" fabric
• 2 5/8 yards
35"
to 36" Border Ikat fabric
Thai Ikat has 3" solid along each selvage
• 3 yards; add 1/2 fabric yard (bias cut collar)
For Mixed Fabric Jacket
36" Thai Ikat— with 3" solid borders along each selvage
For bodice back/front and sleeeves
• 2 1/8 yards
For yoke/collar/pocket
• 1 1/8 yards
45" wide fabric
For bodice back/front and sleeeves
•1 3/4 yards
For yoke/collar/pocket
• 1 yard
NOTE**
The above measurements are estimates and do not include
changes for pattern alterations, matching designs, or directional
fabrics.
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