Closet Core Jasika blazer
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£19.50
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The Jasika Blazer is a classic tailored jacket with a semi-fitted shape that will never go out of style. With just the right amount of polish and detail, Jasika is a wardrobe workhorse and a mighty skill builder. Our instructions use modern speed tailoring methods, fusible interfacings and minimal hand sewing to make tailoring fun and accessible for everyone; make a blazer you'll want to wear forever!This jacket is fully lined and features a classic notched collar, single button closure, back vent, shoulder pads, welt pockets, gorgeous two-piece sleeves and a flattering shape that skims the curves of the body. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons and leather or suede elbow patches.
Difficulty: Advanced
Sizes: 0 - 20
Fabric
For the jacket body: medium to heavyweight suitings or lightweight coatings with surface texture such as wool melton, wool flannel, crepe and tweed. Velvet, medium-heavy weight cotton, seersucker and linen may also be used. Please note: tightly woven, smooth surfaced suitings like wool gabardine are not recommended since they can be difficult to fuse using an iron. For the lining: rayon bemberg, charmeuse, crepe de chine, smooth and silky cottons such as voile. For the pockets: sturdy cotton like shirting, quilting cotton or muslin (1/4 yd / .25m)
Fabric Requirements (45"/1.14M fabric)
Jacket Body
0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-14 = 2.75yd / 2.5m, 16-20 = 3 yd / 2.75m
Lining
0-8 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 10-20 = 2.25yd / 2m
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC)
Jacket Body
0-8 = 1.75yd / 1.6m, 10-14 = 2yd / 1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25yd / 2m
Lining
0-14 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 16-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m
Notions
- Polyester thread
- Cotton stay tape 6mm wide x 2.4m
- Shoulder pads 6mm thick
- Sleeve-heads or lambs wool or cotton batting cut into bias strips
- Leather or suede for elbow patches
- Buttons: 1 x 19mm, I clear button, 6 x 16mm (for optional sleeve buttons)
- Tailor's chalk, hand sewing needles and thimble
- Tailor's ham, seam roll, press cloth
- Pinking shears
- Point presser or wood clapper