
We’ve all been there—you’ve planned a big day out and all of a sudden, you’re stuck without a raincoat in a downpour! Never fear, with Mood’s newest pattern The Cory Jacket, you won’t have to worry about the showers raining on your parade! Keep yourself safe, dry, and stylish with Mood’s lightweight, water-repellent fabric.



Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 2 yards Italian Powder Pink Water Repellent Canvas
- 1 yard Italian Kentucky Blue Water Repellent Canvas
- 1 yard Italian White Water Repellent Canvas
- 1 pc Mood Exclusive Italian White and Silver T5 Open End Metal Zipper – 27.5″
- 1 pc Mood Exclusive Italian Large Silver Rounded Edge Metal Zipper Pull
- 1 yard White Knitted Elastic Trimming – 0.75″
- 1 pkg Dritz Nickel Grommets Size 3/8″ – 8ct
- MDF304 – The Cory Jacket Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

Note: All seams will be finished using a French seam, besides the neckline and facing.
Tip: When using solid fabrics with a French seam, place an X with pins indicating the right side of your fabric.
Step 1
Print, tape, and cut out pattern.
Step 2
Cut all the pieces out of the fabric. If you desire the color blocked look, remember to cut out each sleeve from a different fabric.
Step 3
Mark all notches.
Step 4
Pin front and back together at side seams and stitch using a French seam.

Step 5
Pin your top and bottom sleeve together at the side seam and stitch.

Step 6
With wrong sides together, pin and stitch sleeves to jacket, matching side seams.

Step 7
With the wrong sides together, pin the upper sleeve portion and stitch.

Step 8
With the wrong sides together, pin the hood along the curved “head” seam. Stitch, trim, then press.

Step 9
Fold back the front of the hood ½”, then 1 ¼”, and pin. At the bottom edges, go 1″ up from your seam allowance and add your grommet in, only going through one side of the fabric. Once your grommets are in, go ahead and stitch the front of the hood.

Step 10
Fold center front back ½”. Pin zipper to edges of center front, one side at a time. Once pinned, top stitch the zipper. After one side is done, sew the other side the same way. Note: Since this is a separating zipper, you do not need to stitch the bottom closed.

Step 11
Pin facings together at shoulder seam. Sew ½’’ as a regular seam. Once sewn, press seams open and do a rolled hem on the inside.

Step 12
With right sides together, pin hood to jacket, easing where needed. Once pinned, pin the facing over the hood and stitch along the top at ⅜’’. Once sewn, trim off excess zipper tape. Note: be careful of the ends and stitch carefully to avoid hitting the top of the zipper.

Step 13
At the bottom of each facing, following the seam allowance from the zipper, sew the excess fabric with the machine. Try to get as close to the zipper as possible.

Step 14
Turn facing to inside, fold under and pin. Slip stitch all the way down to the bottom of the zipper.

Step 15
Pin and fold up the hem ½’’, then 1 ½’’. Machine stitch shut.

Step 16
Fold the sleeve up ½’’, then another 1 ½’’. Edge stitch, leaving a small opening for the elastic.

Step 17
Sew the drawstring pieces together at center back. Next, fold the drawstring in half lengthwise and pin. Leaving an opening in the back, stitch at ⅜’’. Trim and flip your drawstring right side out and press. Slip stitch the ends shut, then thread it through the hood via the two grommets.


Step 18
With the right sides together, sew your pocket flap at the sides.

Step 19
Fold the top edge of your pocket at ½’’, then 1 ¼’’, and stitch down.

Step 20
Pin the pocket to the front of the jacket where the pocket lines are indicated on your pattern piece. Edge stitch around the bottom pocket. For the pocket flap, place that upside down and stitch at ¼’’. Once stitched, flip down and press, then stitch again at ¼’’. Note: If desired, you can topstitch the pocket for a sportier look.


This looks like so much fun!
Could you line this with something warm?
Hi Mollie, yes you could. I think a lightweight fleece would be great! It’ll provide some warmth without adding too much bulk.
Love this raincoat! If you just used one or two colors of fabric, would you still need 4 yards? Or could you get away with 3 or 3.5?
Hi, Madeleine! I think you’d be able to get away with 3 for most sizes, but 3.5 might be safer. 🙂
Would you use a zigzag stitch if you were making this out of ripstop nylon? Or just a straight stitch?
Hi, there! If it doesn’t stretch, I’d go with a straight stitch. 🙂
What is the specific name of the bucket hat in this photo shoot (“The Cory Jacket”)? Is it available on MOOD Sewciety? I prefer it’s shape over the “beaded bucket hat.” Do you have a bucket hat pattern (ie: Safari-type bucket hat with ventilation) with the flap to protect one’s neck from getting sunburnt? Thanks!
Hi Julia! The bucket hat in the photoshoot was made using our free Bucket Hat pattern. 😀
Is this jacket lined as these instructions are written? The pattern specifies cutting out lining pieces, but i’m not seeing where those come in when reading through these instructions. Thanks!
Hi Izzy! The lining is optional. We chose to make this jacket unlined to be more of a windbreaker/rain jacket. We added the cutting guide for lining as an option in case customers would like a little extra insulation. Thanks! 😀
This pattern was a nightmare to sew. I tried to make the lined version. I worked and worked and finally just got rid of the lining and have a workable jacket.
Is the 32 to 56 the size? Cus I need mostly 48 as size but i don’t know about that kind of sizes (yet) and I am still learning to sew stuff
Hello! Yes, this jacket is available in unisex sizes 32 to 56. Refer to the size chart on this page beneath the download form, and compare your measurements to those in the chart to find the right size for you! Happy sewing 🙂
if I made this out of wool, would I need to size up because of the thicker fabric. I like this as just a throw on jacket during the winter and want it out of something heavy. Thanks
Hi CK, if the fabric is heavier then yes, I suggest sizing up!
Hey! Do you think I can use fleece fabric for this pattern? Im just a beginner, I am sorry if it is a stupid question :/
Hi Aleana, not a stupid question at all! A lot of sewists here like to experiment with different fabrics for their projects. I think it would look great in fleece! Let us know how it turns out, we’d love to see! Tag us on social media and use the hashtag #madewithmood 🙂
If I made this out of a solid colour, what is the yardage of waterproof fabric I should buy? Summing it up, 4 yards seems excessive.
Thanks!
Hi Sharlyn, we’re sorry for the delay in responding to your question! We get dozens of comments and questions each day, and so many questions get buried and, unfortunately, unanswered. We are now focusing user support on patterns 2 years and newer. We hope this will prevent questions on our more current patterns from going unanswered. Although this is late, we wanted to respond in case anyone else has the same question: You would still need at least 3 yards of fabric.
Hi how much seam allowance did you use for the french seams? 1/2 inch total?
Hi Alex, we’re sorry for the delay in responding to your question! We get dozens of comments and questions each day, and so many questions get buried and, unfortunately, unanswered. We are now focusing user support on patterns 2 years and newer. We hope this will prevent questions on our more current patterns from going unanswered. Although this is late, we wanted to respond in case anyone else has the same question: it’s still 1/2″ but it is split. 1/4″ right sides together and a 1/4″ wrong sides together.
Hi, I think of lining the jacket with jersey fabric, for it to be breathable and cool. Do you think it would be suitable?
Hi Lela, I think that’s a great idea!
HI! I love this jacket and I can’t wait to make it one day. I’m not a beginner but definitely not an expert by any means… has anyone made a video tutorial for how to make this jacket by chance? I find that I sometimes have a harder time figuring out what is meant by certain instructions when it’s just written down. TIA
This looks so cool! I really want to make it but I have never used gromets before… do I need anything special to apply them? I don’t have any specialty tools.
Hi Quintessa! Yes, you’ll need grommet pliers, and of course, grommets 🙂
Hi, sorry I’m a bit confused. I’m making this jacket out of mainly denim, with fleece sides. The instructions say to pin the sleeves and sew wrong sides together. Is that correct? I’m so baffled right now. Sorry!
Hi Dionna, Yes this is correct. You will sew the sleeves onto the bodice wrong sides together. This will cause the seam allowance to stay hidden on the inside and leave a clean seam when you turn the garment outward.
Hi, Im trying to sew tuus lovely jacket but I have one question. If I sewing this with lining do I have to add facing? I mean this pieces ner Beck abd zipper
Hello, if you are sewing this with a full lining, you will not need to add the facings.
Muy lindo
I am so confused. What do I do with the facing part attached to the hood? I understand I sew the part next to the zipper but the hood part is complicated. Could you make a video to make this easier to see visually?
To sew the hoodie with a lining layer, sew 2 hood patterns together along the raw edge leaving the bottom open, turn right side out, then sew the bottom along the neckline.