Closet Core Blanca flight suit

Difficulty: Advanced · Sizes: 0–20

Blanca from Closet Core is a semi-fitted jumpsuit inspired by vintage workwear, with sleeve, leg and pocket options to make it your own. A centre-front zip, traditional shirt collar and unique pleated back are paired with patch pockets that double as belt loops.

Pattern options

• Choose long sleeves, tapered sleeves with snap buttons, or short sleeves.
• Straight-cut legs can be cropped or tapered at the hem with a leg tab.
• Choose classic breast patch pockets or zippered pockets.
• Add an optional tie belt or buckled belt.

Recommended fabrics

• Structured wovens such as denim, twill, canvas or linen.
• Drapey wovens such as cupro, Tencel twill or silk noil.
• Medium-weight fusible interfacing: 0.25m.
• Pocket lining: 0.25m.

Notions and tools

• Polyester thread
• Matching non-separating zip: 20in for sizes 0–4; 22in for sizes 6–14; 24in for sizes 16–20
• Marking tool and point turner
• Zipper foot

Optional finishing details

• Zip for the zippered pocket
• Snap buttons for tapered sleeves
• Buttons for the hem button tab
• Buckle for the optional buckled belt

Fabric requirements