Jacket

Paris Opera Dress: From Couture Dream to Reality

The long and joyful road to creating a custom special-occasion Paris opera dress.
Pattern Review: Atelier Brunette La Veste

This classic waist- or hip-length unlined jacket offers a comfortable fit.
Sew a Designer Jacket Sleeve Placket

An outside vent on the sleeve is a make-or-break detail on a designer jacket.
Pattern Review: Amy Nicole Studio Whitney Raincoat 5007

This fully lined, A-line raincoat ends at the lower hip.
Pattern Review: Charlotte Emma Patterns Barberry Jacket

This shapely, lined, hip-length blazer is a new take on a classic.
Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 2: Construction

Pamela Leggett demonstrates the jacket's construction, including interfacing, lining, applying facings, hemming, and adding pocket welts.
Chic and Easy Cardigan Jacket, Part 1: Fabric and Pattern

Learn to transform a T-shirt pattern into a classic jacket design. Then select textured, comfortable knit fabric and a pretty lining.
How to Line a Jacket and Give it a Pretty Facing Finish

Follow sewing pro Pamela Howard's steps to make a jacket lining without drafting pattern pieces and then to create a beautiful facing finish.
Inside a Well-Made Jacket

The visible fashion fabric, facings, and lining of an exquisitely tailored jacket can make a strong fashion statement. These stylish textiles are supported by a hidden inner structure. This framework,…
Pattern Roundup: Outerwear

Check out 10 patterns and multiple styles for coats, along with the nearly unlimited options they offer based on your choice of fabric.

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