Slowly but surely, the seasons are changing and warm weather is on the horizon! It’s officially time to pack up your bulky winter coat and begin thinking about your transitional wardrobe. Spring is a season of layers, so you’ll need to be sure your wardrobe is stocked. Luckily, free patterns help with that. Our newest free sewing pattern, the Olive Jacket, features an adorable cinched waistband and plenty of pockets! Try it with a classic canvas like we did, or check out any of Mood’s recommended jacket fabrics.
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 2-3 yards Loden Green Cotton Canvas
- 3 pkgs Heavy Duty Snaps
- 1 Italian Black Drawstring with White Accents – 49″
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MDF193 – The Olive Jacket Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
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.
Step 1
To begin, place your lower pocket welt/bag face down on your lower front bodice pieces, referring to the guidelines on your pattern. With the fabrics face to face, sew a 1/2″ wide rectangle 2″ down from the top of your pocket. Cut through the pocket and jacket layer, clipping carefully out to the corners of the stitching.
Step 2
Flip the pocket inward toward the wrong side of your jacket panels. Fold the top portion of your pocket down and fold the bottom portion up so the folds meet halfway through the pocket opening. Press to create your pocket welts.
Step 3
Stitch around the pocket opening.
Step 4
Fold your pocket back up, matching the corners, and then stitch around the three raw edges. If desired, hide your raw edges with some bias tape.
Step 5
Next, begin forming your upper pocket and lower flap by finishing the top edge with a small 1/4″ rolled hem.
Step 6
Fold the long edge of the pocket inward toward the wrong side, press, and then fold the lower flap portion upward following the guide on your pattern piece. Press and then sew up the sides of your pocket and flap.
Step 7
Pin your upper pocket and lower flap 1″ down from the top of your lower front jacket panels, lining it up with your lower pocket.
Step 8
Form each of your upper pocket flaps, turn right side out, and press.
Step 9
Place your upper pocket flap atop your upper pocket, lining it up with the top edge of your jacket panel. Sew your front yoke pieces to each lower jacket panel, securing your pocket flap in place as you do. Press your yoke upwards and edge-stitch along the seam.
Step 10
Attach your back yoke to your lower back jacket panel similarly and then sew your front and back jacket pieces together at the shoulders and side seams.
Step 11
Create each of your shoulder tabs and pin into place that the shoulder seams.
Step 12
On each sleeve, cut the cuff opening following the guide on your pattern.
Step 13
Sew your bias binding along the opening, face to face.
Step 14
Fold the binding toward the inside of your sleeve, tucking in the raw edges. Stitch into place and press.
Step 15
Pin one of the long edges of your cuffs to the bottom of your sleeve, inserting two pleats at the noted spots on your pattern. Stitch into place, and fold the cuff upwards with the faces together. Sew up the sides, turn right side out and press. Slip-stitch the opening inside the sleeve.
Step 16
Insert snaps at the edge of your should tabs and then set in each of your sleeves.
Step 17
Face to face, sew your placket extension to the right side of your jacket front. Add your snaps to the other edge of your placket with the solid faces toward the wrong side of your fabric. Fold the placket in half, hiding the solid face of the snaps and pin into place.
Step 18
Create your jacket facing, attaching the front and back pieces at the shoulders. Serge or hem the outer edge of your facing.
Step 18
Sew the facing to the left side of your jacket front and then press toward the inside. Pin the facing along the neckline and then add the other half of your snaps along the left edge of your jacket.
Step 19
Along the right side of your jacket, fold the raw edge of your facing under and top-stitch into place, sewing through your placket as well.
Step 20
Fold the bottom edge of your jacket upward toward the wrong side 1/2″ followed by another full inch to create your drawstring casing. Feed your drawstring through and knot the ends to gather the bottom of the jacket.
Step 21
Form your collar and then attach it along the neckline of your jacket.
Step 22
Lastly, insert snaps at the sleeve cuffs and upper pocket flap, and your jacket is ready to wear!
I’m really in love with this pattern, it reminds me of my military jacket but with more style!
Do you think it would be very difficult to make this pattern with a medium weight non-stretch denim?
Hi, Lauren! No, I think that would work pretty well. 🙂
Hi!
Love this pattern. Do you think it’s possible to sew this jacket without an overlocker/serger machine?
Yes, certainly! You can bind the raw edges of your seams with bias tape to keep the inside clean without a serger. 🙂
Hi…would this work in a corduroy do you think?
Yes, a corduroy version would be lovely!
Me encantó esta chaqueta ,quedó realmente hermosa en Taslan , gracias .
Hi, thanks so much for this pattern. I enjoyed making it. I modified it a bit to make it more of a retro bomber style.
I shortened the body and used a waistband. I also didn’t use the large pockets, just the flaps. I then wrapped out the snaps for vintage buttons.
Thanks again,
Thank you!…..i’m gonna get on with it right away! 🙂
I could use a personal opinion, please! What would you think of adding Bomber Jacket accents? Like the stretch around the wrist and bottom of the jacket?
I think that would look really cool! You may want to cut some length off the bottom of the main jacket since you won’t be making the drawstring casing, but otherwise you shouldn’t need any alterations. 🙂
Très beau modèle ! Je suis en France et en train de coudre ce modèle. Est-ce que je peux ajouter une doublure ? Je ne sais pas comment faire, aidez moi s’il vous plaît
Silly question here! I’m still fairly new to using patterns. Do I have to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance to the cutouts or are they included? Thank you 🙂
1/2″ seam allowance is already included! 🙂
anyone else having trouble with the cuff? idk if it is just me but I cannot understand how to stitch it to the sleeve then fold it up. any advice?
Hi! I just want to double check, are the measurements for the size chart the garment measurements or model measurements? Just since the fit is a little loose. I am making a secret present so am relying on her jacket measurements 🙂
Hi Ellen! Our size chart depicts body measurements.
Thank you. I’ve six WWII and Vietnam era wool blankets I’ve been hoarding for years waiting for “the” pattern. I think this may be it. I’ll try a first dash in a lighter canvas first, can’t risk my treasures (preciouuusssss) on my first reading of a pattern, but this sure does look great.
I love this! I used a thick flannel type of material and it looks great, I just made it slightly too big by accident.. but bigger clothes are very comfy sometimes so it’s not a bother. I am thinking of making this pattern with a stretch faux leather as well! Thanks a million Courtney!
Hi! I’m a size 12, how do I know whitch part of the pattern use?
Hi Valentina! Each pattern includes a guide that corresponds to the lines on the pattern pieces. Find size 12, and then cut along that line. I recommend highlighting or otherwise marking this line if you find it hard to follow. 😀
This can fit adult men as well correct
Hi Floyd, 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: this could fit an adult men’s however if you would still want to keep the drawstring detail, we recommend sizing up (as well as making a muslin first!). Another suggestion you can use is making the Cory Jacket and making it shorting and moving the placement of the pockets.
how do you cut and masure the fabric
Hello! The cutting and measuring instructions can be located on each pattern piece. In the top right corner is the “Shop This Look” widget, which will indicate by size how much fabric (and other notions) you will need to sew the jacket. Happy sewing 🙂 !
Love the pattern! Do you think it will be possible doing it with a puffy fabric? I’m trying to up cycle a old puffy jacket! 🙂
Hi Ana, you would do make this jacket with thicker fabric, we just recommend sizing up! As always, we recommend making a muslin first to ensure the proper fit 🙂
Is the drawstring optional?
Yes, the drawstring is optional for fitting.
Hi I’m new to sewing but it’s it just me or are the instructions not all that clear?? Is there a tutorial for this 1
Hello, unfortunately we do not have a video tutorial for this particular pattern, but you can check out all of our other tutorials here.