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Customize a Commercial Jacket Pattern - Season 1

Series: Customize a Commercial Jacket Pattern
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Episodes
6
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Craftsy

About

Lightweight jackets are perfect for any season. Learn how to take one commercial jacket pattern and make several finished jackets, each with a different look. Ashley Hough will show you how to take the correct body measurements and select the best pattern size to transitioning sections between sizes, which is helpful if all your measurements don't fit into one category on a commercial pattern. You will learn different alterations you can make to the pattern pieces to change up the style of a jacket, including:

• Adding different collars
• Making large cuffs to show off fun lining fabrics
• Changing from a buttoned front to a zippered front
• Placing the zipper on an angle

In addition, Ashley will walk you through how to make other changes that fit your personal preference, like an easy way to make front pockets larger. You will then learn how to put it all together from start to finish, including laying out fabric, understanding pattern markings, the easiest order to assemble the jacket, how to sew the tricky parts like sleeves and how to add finishing touches. You will even get tips on how to sew with bulky or difficult fabric. Also included is a PDF shopping guide listing the tools and supplies needed along with a Class Resource with specific instructions to customize your next jacket project.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 6

1. Session 1: Class Overview and Supplies Needed

9m

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This session is all about the supplies you need to sew your jacket. You will learn some of possible changes you can make to the jacket, like replacing buttons with a zipper and adding a custom collar. Ashley will help you get set up with everything you'll need to measure, cut and sew your jacket from start to finish.

2. Session 2: How to Measure and Select the Correct Jacket Size

10m

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Before you can make a jacket, you need to know what size to make it. Learn how and where to take the proper body measurements and what kind of measuring tape is right for the job. Don't fit into the same size category on a commercial pattern? Don't worry! Ashley has just the techniques for you, too.

3. Session 3: How to Alter Pattern Pieces

17m

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Pattern pieces can be easily altered to change the entire look of the jacket. Learn the best ways to add height to a collar piece, how to add length to the sleeves for a decorative cuff and how to change from a buttoned front to a zippered front.

Extended Details

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Artists

Ashley Houghactor