Everyone needs a suit in their wardrobe; be it for the office, casual wear, dress code obligations, or just because you look darn fabulous in them. It can be tricky finding a suit that fits you correctly, which can cause the clean look to go downhill fast. That’s where sewing and designing your own can win the game. The Ercilla Suit features clean lines that make it easy to tailor exactly to your own specifications. Try it with one of Mood’s stunning and luxurious suitings for an everyday ensemble, or go all out in a jaw dropping brocade for a more nighttime look. In this Redux, we’ve even made the jacket reversible, opening up a whole slew of new potential.
Fabrics & materials used:
- 4 yards Ivory and Black Windowpane Check Spill Repellent Super 150 Wool Suiting
- 2 yards Black Wool Twill Suiting
- 2 yards Lustro Marshmellow Twill Bemberg Lining
- 2 yards Off-White Weft Fusible Interfacing
- 2 Italian Black and Gold Metal 4-Hole Buttons
- 2 Italian White and Gold Metal 4-Hole Buttons
- MDF105 – The Ercilla Suit Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
For full pattern instructions, please visit the original post here!
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
As far as garment construction, I didn’t have to stray too far from the original instructions. However, rather than cut a lining for the jacket, I simply cut all the jacket pieces from both of my suiting materials. Since the windowpane check is slightly more lightweight, I interfaced all of those pieces.
Other than fabric cutting, the pattern went together pretty much the same. The only other edit I had to make was to add buttons to both layers of the jacket. They use the same buttonholes, so I just sewed both layers at the same time (sewing through the black button, the jacket, the white button, and back again).
To keep the bulk down, I did choose to include pockets only on the check layer of the jacket. Depending on which fabric you choose to use, you can follow my lead or opt for more pockets. Personally, I like the option of having secret pockets inside the jacket when the solid side is flipped outward.
As far as the pants go, I didn’t make any changes to the normal construction, however I did end up adding a lining layer to make up for the ivory suiting’s slight translucence.
Have you tried the Ercilla Suit yet, or will you be trying it in the future? I’d love to hear what fabric combinations you’re considering and if you’ll be making your jacket reversible too!
The Ercilla jacket also pairs wonderfully with our Gilia Dress, coming this Friday! Keep an eye out!
17 comments
I love the waistline! I’d love to try this!
I’m planning to make the jacket. I want to add an interior pocket. I’ll have to see how it drapes. I make make it bike friendly which will mean a two inch drop at the back. I don’t think I’ll make it double-sided. I do like the one in the photos!
Thanks so much for this! I start classes at FIT in spring and wanted some cuter clothes to wear, since after cleaning my wardrobe I was left with leggings and a couple shirts. Woops! Also, could it be possible to simply use a lining fabric if I didnt want it to be reversible?
Yes, of course! It was originally intended for a lining (the normal instructions are here), so the pattern should already be labeled for which pieces should be cut from lining and which from fabric!
Great! Thank you so much 😀
thanks
Im so in love with this suit!!! Ready to try it! Thank you! <3
I want to make this for my college graduation in a year
I am so glad suits are back in style. This one is classic! I will make it for the fall.
I’m a beginner and I’d love to give these a try! Is there any instructions on how to put it together? thanks.
Hi Shelva! You can find instructions for the Ercilla Suit here. 🙂
I’m planning multiple suits: blue and black brocade, lighter small-scale floral cotton twill, and a large floral satin. One of them will end up being this pattern, probably the satin.
That sounds gorgeous!
I made this jacket with this crazy african sequin fabric ~ I’m still a kind of beginner and I think I got more than what I could handle but I have to say it came out pretty good. I change the pocket thou and did welt pockets. The pattern is great and is really flattering ! Thank you ! I wish I could post the pic !
I’m making mine in this amazing suiting I got for free. I’ve been wanting to make my wardrobe more professional and I love this pattern. I’m also pairing it with another shirt, and the gilia dress is on my list.
With all this stay at home many people are cleaning out their stach of fabric so I have been given LOTS of wool. This would be perfect for some of my newly acquired fabric.
This is a stunner. I have to try it.