If Armani were to design an upscale chore jacket it might look something like this; the Sylvan Jacket from Sew Liberated, sewn in Indigo Houndstooth Cotton Jacquard Denim.
This piece reminds Marcy of something Enola Holmes — Sherlock’s equal, his sister — might wear. Perhaps with a matching bucket hat - resonating with the version worn by Bundle in Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials mystery.
A large houndstooth with a bit of the feel of a stripe and a plaid, the horizontal line was matched at the front overlap for continuity. A single version of ‘Judith’s paintbox pocket’ was a design choice given the strong jacquard design.
The side tabs are discreet, but add a noticeable shaping at the waist. The tabs on the sleeve are not really necessary - we simply roll up the sleeves instead. I’d recommend checking the sleeve length before finishing.
Indigo Houndstooth Cotton Jacquard Denim and it’s sister, Charcoal Houndstooth Cotton Jacquard Denim, are the perfect in-between denim weight for this 3-season jacket. It will also work well for chic pants (wide or narrow, jeans, or a crop pant), a dress, or a vest.
A scrap of Liberty Tana Lawn was used for the back facing and loop. We save every bit of leftover or small remnant of Liberty fabric because we love to use it to accent projects just like this one. A deep hem adds weight and vintage shell buttons from a Paris flea market are the perfect finish.
Sewing Tips
- The fabric does not require interfacing.
- To make the collar lie flat, trim ⅛” from the outer edge of the under collar, then match the edges when sewing. Making the under collar slightly smaller forces the under collar to roll slightly to the inside, causing the collar to ‘cup’ and lie flat.
- When stitching the curve on the collar, use a small stitch length. This makes it easier to make a smooth curve. Press flat as sewn. then trim close to the stitching - a scant ¼”. Press flat as sewn, then turn while still warm, finger press and favor the seam to the back side of the collar.
- To easily match the horizontal lines at the front, cut left and right fronts single thickness.
Happy sewing!
