This unlined, oversized jacket can be sewn in two ways: as a semi-cropped jacket with shaped side pockets or as a longer car coat that has front patch pockets with flaps. Both versions have a dramatic oversized collar, a substantial front crossover so the jacket will give you coverage without any closures, and dropped sleeves for a relaxed look.

It’s a versatile topper that complements many outfits. Choose lightweight linen, canvas, or denim for a fun, breezy spring and summer jacket, then sew it again using a heavier wool coating for a cozy version that will carry you through fall and winter.

This jacket is intentionally oversized. For a more fitted jacket you might want to sew one size smaller.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizes: XXS-XXL

Suggested Fabrics:

This pattern works best with medium- to heavyweight woven fabrics like linen, canvas, denim, brocade, and wool coating. Medium-weight home-decorating fabrics could also be a good option for this style. Use self fabric or lighter weight fabric for the pocket bags (View A).

Notions:

• Matching thread
• Fusible interfacing
• 1/4 yd of pocket lining for View A
• Optional bias binding to finish the facing edge and the seam allowances

PDF Pattern Includes:

• Instructions: 15 pages
• Tiled Pattern Pieces: 52 pages
• 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 1 page
• A0 Pattern Sheets: 3 pages

Your sewing pattern download will include the above in a single PDF file. Make sure you only print the page(s) you need!

We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Helsinki Jacket pattern printed on 3 sheets of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!

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We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Helsinki Jacket includes 15 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!