Customize a Commercial Jacket Pattern - Season 1

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.