How to sew a Sissi jacket

Here's Sissi, a jacket that many of you have been asking for as a pattern, and which will be ideal for cooler weather. Whether short or long, it's the perfect partner for your favorite pants or skirt! This jacket allows you to wear a medium-weight sweater underneath, but if you want to wear it as a winter coat, don't hesitate to go up a size.

We've chosen a fine wool blend with a check pattern from Etoffes du Sentier, for a little warmth but not too much thickness, but there's nothing to stop you opting for a warmer, fluffier wool for a coat, or on the contrary, a cold suiting wool to wear it in any season. Remember to respect the front and back center seams, as well as the pockets if you choose a patterned fabric. Beautiful in plain colors, you can add a touch of originality by making the under-collar in a contrasting color. You can push the detail to the limit by applying a velvet ribbon or grosgrain to the edge of the collar and flaps, as we did on our jacket currently on sale here. But be careful at what stage you add it! 

We've also taken advantage of the video to show you a little ironing trick to avoid shining your fabric. You can use it on the reverse side of wool or velvet fabrics.
If you're already used to sewing jackets and coats, Sissi will be very easy to make (allow 2 days for production, including fabric cutting). For a little more difficulty, you can swap the patch pockets for welt pockets, so don't hesitate to pick them up on the Hendriks trench or the Uma coat. 

To make the short version of Sissi, you'll need :

-2m of fabric in 1m40 width for the largest size, or 2m60 in 1m10 fabric,
-1m50 lining in 1m40 width, or 2m20 in 1m10 width,
-1m fusible webbing (wool ideally),
-1 pair of cigarettes,
-1 18 or 20cm button.

For an extended version of the Sissi jacket, allow 30cm for fabric and lining, in addition to your initial consumption. 

You'll find the video here and the pattern for sale here individually or subscription. 

We hope you enjoy your sewing session and look forward to seeing you next month with the Georgia dress pattern and, for subscribers, a little end-of-year bonus!