Reviews
@marions.notions
This pattern has quickly become a firm favourite. It’s easy to sew, stylish, and incredibly versatile. It can look contemporary, but also depending on the fabric it can have a great vintage vibe.
I made my first version in 2020 (having started sewing about a year before) and found it a fairly straightforward sew, the only slightly tricky bit was matching up the back neckline and shoulders, but careful placing makes it fit well together and the instructions are very clear. The shape means it is very easy to fit, so perfect for a novice like me.
I love TMA’s ‘make more with this pattern’ instructions. For this jacket there are explanations of how to lengthen it into a longer jacket or coat and also how to add a lining. These make it such a versatile pattern. I’ve made a long wool coat with added vintage style scarf, a tweed longer jacket with the neck and front widened for a fold back collar & cuffs, and an ‘indoor’ jacket in vintage barkcloth. The simple design allows a showcase for the fabric.
Thanks for this great pattern!
@fabric.swagger
I have used this pattern twice and have plans for a third. It is, as the name suggests, a jacket that swings - in the sense that it is A line and roomy. The construction is incredibly easy and it's a great pattern for beginners. @themakersatelier has advice on how to lengthen it and how to make it with lining which makes me think of a longer fancier version to wear with my suit pants. And a lighter also longer floaty version for the summer? And how about many versions in all colours of boiled wool? Uuhh, and adding buttons? You see, the sky is the limit.
Oh, and I did a bias finishing, which wasn't nearly as time-consuming as I was afraid it would be.
@fabric.swagger
Tanya, Switzerland
I just finished my long version of your swing jacket (thanks to your category “how to make more of your pattern“ - super!) It is absolutely lovely and I really look forward to my next one. This coat/jacket makes me feel good looking for the first time in winter for quite a long time. Thank you so much for all your inspiration, qualified insight to fashion, what to do with a basic pattern and incredible fabrics
Jayne D, UK
I’ve made these two jackets as Christmas presents for my mother and mother in law. The shorter one is using a Linton tweed from their new range and the other (awaiting buttons) is boiled wool from stitch fabrics. Both are lined in silk crepe de chine and have faux fur cuffs from my stash box! Thank you for the lovely, easy to follow patterns. I normally draft my own but yours are so beautifully written and make up so well — why make work for myself!
Reviews
@marions.notions
This pattern has quickly become a firm favourite. It’s easy to sew, stylish, and incredibly versatile. It can look contemporary, but also depending on the fabric it can have a great vintage vibe.
I made my first version in 2020 (having started sewing about a year before) and found it a fairly straightforward sew, the only slightly tricky bit was matching up the back neckline and shoulders, but careful placing makes it fit well together and the instructions are very clear. The shape means it is very easy to fit, so perfect for a novice like me.
I love TMA’s ‘make more with this pattern’ instructions. For this jacket there are explanations of how to lengthen it into a longer jacket or coat and also how to add a lining. These make it such a versatile pattern. I’ve made a long wool coat with added vintage style scarf, a tweed longer jacket with the neck and front widened for a fold back collar & cuffs, and an ‘indoor’ jacket in vintage barkcloth. The simple design allows a showcase for the fabric.
Thanks for this great pattern!
@fabric.swagger
I have used this pattern twice and have plans for a third. It is, as the name suggests, a jacket that swings - in the sense that it is A line and roomy. The construction is incredibly easy and it's a great pattern for beginners. @themakersatelier has advice on how to lengthen it and how to make it with lining which makes me think of a longer fancier version to wear with my suit pants. And a lighter also longer floaty version for the summer? And how about many versions in all colours of boiled wool? Uuhh, and adding buttons? You see, the sky is the limit.
Oh, and I did a bias finishing, which wasn't nearly as time-consuming as I was afraid it would be.
@fabric.swagger
Tanya, Switzerland
I just finished my long version of your swing jacket (thanks to your category “how to make more of your pattern“ - super!) It is absolutely lovely and I really look forward to my next one. This coat/jacket makes me feel good looking for the first time in winter for quite a long time. Thank you so much for all your inspiration, qualified insight to fashion, what to do with a basic pattern and incredible fabrics
Jayne D, UK
I’ve made these two jackets as Christmas presents for my mother and mother in law. The shorter one is using a Linton tweed from their new range and the other (awaiting buttons) is boiled wool from stitch fabrics. Both are lined in silk crepe de chine and have faux fur cuffs from my stash box! Thank you for the lovely, easy to follow patterns. I normally draft my own but yours are so beautifully written and make up so well — why make work for myself!
Reviews
@marions.notions
This pattern has quickly become a firm favourite. It’s easy to sew, stylish, and incredibly versatile. It can look contemporary, but also depending on the fabric it can have a great vintage vibe.
I made my first version in 2020 (having started sewing about a year before) and found it a fairly straightforward sew, the only slightly tricky bit was matching up the back neckline and shoulders, but careful placing makes it fit well together and the instructions are very clear. The shape means it is very easy to fit, so perfect for a novice like me.
I love TMA’s ‘make more with this pattern’ instructions. For this jacket there are explanations of how to lengthen it into a longer jacket or coat and also how to add a lining. These make it such a versatile pattern. I’ve made a long wool coat with added vintage style scarf, a tweed longer jacket with the neck and front widened for a fold back collar & cuffs, and an ‘indoor’ jacket in vintage barkcloth. The simple design allows a showcase for the fabric.
Thanks for this great pattern!
@fabric.swagger
I have used this pattern twice and have plans for a third. It is, as the name suggests, a jacket that swings - in the sense that it is A line and roomy. The construction is incredibly easy and it's a great pattern for beginners. @themakersatelier has advice on how to lengthen it and how to make it with lining which makes me think of a longer fancier version to wear with my suit pants. And a lighter also longer floaty version for the summer? And how about many versions in all colours of boiled wool? Uuhh, and adding buttons? You see, the sky is the limit.
Oh, and I did a bias finishing, which wasn't nearly as time-consuming as I was afraid it would be.
@fabric.swagger
Tanya, Switzerland
I just finished my long version of your swing jacket (thanks to your category “how to make more of your pattern“ - super!) It is absolutely lovely and I really look forward to my next one. This coat/jacket makes me feel good looking for the first time in winter for quite a long time. Thank you so much for all your inspiration, qualified insight to fashion, what to do with a basic pattern and incredible fabrics
Jayne D, UK
I’ve made these two jackets as Christmas presents for my mother and mother in law. The shorter one is using a Linton tweed from their new range and the other (awaiting buttons) is boiled wool from stitch fabrics. Both are lined in silk crepe de chine and have faux fur cuffs from my stash box! Thank you for the lovely, easy to follow patterns. I normally draft my own but yours are so beautifully written and make up so well — why make work for myself!
Reviews
@marions.notions
This pattern has quickly become a firm favourite. It’s easy to sew, stylish, and incredibly versatile. It can look contemporary, but also depending on the fabric it can have a great vintage vibe.
I made my first version in 2020 (having started sewing about a year before) and found it a fairly straightforward sew, the only slightly tricky bit was matching up the back neckline and shoulders, but careful placing makes it fit well together and the instructions are very clear. The shape means it is very easy to fit, so perfect for a novice like me.
I love TMA’s ‘make more with this pattern’ instructions. For this jacket there are explanations of how to lengthen it into a longer jacket or coat and also how to add a lining. These make it such a versatile pattern. I’ve made a long wool coat with added vintage style scarf, a tweed longer jacket with the neck and front widened for a fold back collar & cuffs, and an ‘indoor’ jacket in vintage barkcloth. The simple design allows a showcase for the fabric.
Thanks for this great pattern!
@fabric.swagger
I have used this pattern twice and have plans for a third. It is, as the name suggests, a jacket that swings - in the sense that it is A line and roomy. The construction is incredibly easy and it's a great pattern for beginners. @themakersatelier has advice on how to lengthen it and how to make it with lining which makes me think of a longer fancier version to wear with my suit pants. And a lighter also longer floaty version for the summer? And how about many versions in all colours of boiled wool? Uuhh, and adding buttons? You see, the sky is the limit.
Oh, and I did a bias finishing, which wasn't nearly as time-consuming as I was afraid it would be.
@fabric.swagger
Tanya, Switzerland
I just finished my long version of your swing jacket (thanks to your category “how to make more of your pattern“ - super!) It is absolutely lovely and I really look forward to my next one. This coat/jacket makes me feel good looking for the first time in winter for quite a long time. Thank you so much for all your inspiration, qualified insight to fashion, what to do with a basic pattern and incredible fabrics
Jayne D, UK
I’ve made these two jackets as Christmas presents for my mother and mother in law. The shorter one is using a Linton tweed from their new range and the other (awaiting buttons) is boiled wool from stitch fabrics. Both are lined in silk crepe de chine and have faux fur cuffs from my stash box! Thank you for the lovely, easy to follow patterns. I normally draft my own but yours are so beautifully written and make up so well — why make work for myself!
Fabric and Trim Suggestions
Designed for most light to medium weight coating fabrics including wool, cashmere, flannel and Meltons, boiled wools
Digital pattern formats
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