The Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Co. is a versatile style that’s modular design makes for a pattern that is simple, yet impactful. It can be customized a million different ways and really is a “choose your own adventure” type of pattern that incorporates your design sense into the project!
It features drop shoulders and comes with two sleeve options: a placketed sleeve with cuff, and an easy to sew boxy sleeve for a more relaxed vibe. It also includes two lengths as well as a bunch of pocket templates that you can mix and match. The possibilities are endless! You can wear the Ilford as a jacket or shirt depending on the fabric you use. This is a fun, skill building pattern that you will want to make/wear again and again!
This pattern is for everyone and looks great on all gender expressions!
Sizes
XS/0 - 7X/32 (32”/81cm -60”/152cm chest)
Materials Required
The Ilford Jacket can be made in a huge range of fabrics depending on the style of jacket you'd like. Heavy fabrics like denim, twill, and canvas will make a structured jacket. Softer fabrics like linen, midweight corduroy, and light wool will make a more shacket-style garment. And flannel, cotton/linen blends, and chambray will make a lighter, overshirt kind of Ilford.
Sizes XS-7X: You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
Using 45 in (114 cm) wide fabric: REGULAR LENGTH / LONG JACKET
- XS-M: 2.3 yds (2.1 m) / 2.8 yds (2.6 m)
- L-XXL: 2.5 yds (2.3 m) / 3 yds (2.7 m)
- 1X-4X: 2.8 yds (2.6 m) / 3.3 yds (3 m)
- 5X-7X: 3.5 yds (3.2 m) / 4.6 yds (4.2 m)
Using 54 in-60 in (137-152 cm) wide fabric: REGULAR LENGTH / LONG JACKET
- XS-M: 1.8 yds (1.6 m) / 2.3 yds (2.1 m)
- L-XXL: 2.3 yds (2.1 m) / 2.8 yds (2.6 m)
- 1X-4X: 2.6 yds (2.4 m) / 3 yds (2.7 m)
- 5X-7X: 2.8 yds (2.6 m) / 3.3 yds (3 m)
5-12 buttons (any size is fine, but we recommend 1-1.5” buttons)
1 yard fusible interfacing (weight depends on the fabric you are using but light to mid weight is recommended)
Matching thread