Semi-fitted, lined, partially interfaced, below waist jacket has princess seams, slightly extended shoulders, notched collar, shoulder pads, in-seam pockets with pleats, side panels (no side seams), shaped hem, and long two-piece sleeves with buttoned vents. A: Underlined and couture construction techniques.
Learn the inside secrets of luxurious couture construction details, including:
• Hand-tailored collar & lapels
• Handsewn buttonholes
• Novelty pocket with pleats
• B: Bagged lining
Directions written by Claire Shaeffer
FABRICS: A, B: Men's Suiting, Wool Crepe and Brocade. Underlining A: Organza. Interfacing 1B: Nylon Fusible Knit.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
NOTIONS: A, B: 1/2" Shoulder Pads or Vogue #9723, Three 7/8" Buttons, Two 5/8" Buttons.
Size Combinations: A(6-8-10), D(12-14-16), FW(18-20-22)
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. | ||||||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| JACKET A, B | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 25/8 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 23/4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31/8 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 17/8 | 17/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | yds. |
| UNDERLINING A | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
| SEW-IN INTERFACING A (Hair Canvas) | ||||||||||
| 25"** | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 2 | yds. |
| INTERFACING 1B (Nylon Fusible Knit) | ||||||||||
| 60"* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | yds. |
| INTERFACING 2B (Non-woven Fusible) | ||||||||||
| 22" | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | yds. |
| 45" | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | yds. |
| INTERFACING 3B (Sew-in) | ||||||||||
| 22" | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 7/8 | yds. |
| 45" | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | yds. |
| LINING A, B | ||||||||||
| 45" | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 13/4 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| Jacket A, B (Approximate) | 42 | 43 | 44 | 451/2 | 471/2 | 491/2 | 511/2 | 531/2 | 551/2 | ins. |
| Back length from base of your neck | ||||||||||
| Jacket A, B | 221/2 | 223/4 | 23 | 231/4 | 231/2 | 233/4 | 24 | 241/4 | 241/2 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| JACKET A, B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | m |
| 150 cm*/** | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | m |
| UNDERLINING A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | m |
| 150 cm*/** | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | m |
| SEW-IN INTERFACING A (Hair Canvas) | ||||||||||
| 64 cm** | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | m |
| INTERFACING 1B (Nylon Fusible Knit) | ||||||||||
| 150 cm* | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | m |
| INTERFACING 2B (Non-woven Fusible) | ||||||||||
| 56 cm | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | m |
| 115 cm | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | m |
| INTERFACING 3B (Sew-in) | ||||||||||
| 56 cm | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | m |
| 115 cm | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | m |
| LINING A, B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| Jacket A, B (Approximate) | 107 | 109 | 112 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 | 136 | 141 | cm |
| Back length from base of your neck | ||||||||||
| Jacket A, B | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | cm |