Contemporary Jean Jacket — Butterick 6719
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Always in style and always being re-invented, the classic jean jacket can be worn by men, women, children and is a wardrobe staple. After a recent ParisTilton tour, Marcy and I roamed the streets of Paris in search of fresh inspiration for a new twist on the classic jean jacket. We saw many blue denim Levi type jackets, but every so often we’d spy a more interesting version, often stopping to chat with the wearer. We sat in sidewalk cafes people watching and making notes and my new pattern, Butterick 6719 is the result.
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This is an ideal toss-over jacket with flattering lines and cool details. I planned it to be slightly oversized so it would go over other garments, and in a flattering, versatile longer length. Details include two flat in-seam upper pockets, two side pockets, a two-piece sleeve with cuffs and an elongated front band. It will work in many different fabrics including denim, linen, cotton, velveteen, corduroy, canvas and stable knits like ponte. It makes a perfect blank canvas for surface design or collaging different fabrics. Lining is not necessary, though you might want to consider lining the sleeves with a slippery fabric so the jacket will slide on easily. Plus, you could make it in a lighter weight fabric and wear it as a shirt.
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![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0988/5176/files/b6719__54265.1579976434_2048x2048.png?v=1707678674)
This is an ideal toss-over jacket with flattering lines and cool details. I planned it to be slightly oversized so it would go over other garments, and in a flattering, versatile longer length. Details include two flat in-seam upper pockets, two side pockets, a two-piece sleeve with cuffs and an elongated front band. It will work in many different fabrics including denim, linen, cotton, velveteen, corduroy, canvas and stable knits like ponte. It makes a perfect blank canvas for surface design or collaging different fabrics. Lining is not necessary, though you might want to consider lining the sleeves with a slippery fabric so the jacket will slide on easily. Plus, you could make it in a lighter weight fabric and wear it as a shirt.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0988/5176/files/page3_c2t2i_jacket_2048x2048.jpg?v=1707678705)
Fabric possibilities in woven or knit:
- Denims, linens or cottons in solid, printed, flocked, with holes, metallic embossed, embroidered or painted.
- Ponte double-knit has enough body to hold the jacket shape and can be printed, embossed, embroidered or solid color.
- Casual classics like corduroy or canvas.
- Fancies — brocade, jacquard, velvet, or even organza.
Sewing Tips
Construct the pockets first:
- Mark pocket openings and stitching lines on the top pocket pieces. I made myself a cardboard template to trace with chalk to mark the curved stitching.
- Stay stitch in the seam lines where the notches are marked.
- Clip to the seam line, finish edges and press pocket openings to the inside and stitch in place.
- Baste the top pocket to the inside pocket in the seam lines so they don’t shift.
Design Options:
- Make the jacket as shown.
- Use a contrast fabric on the under/over collar, top/bottom cuff or pocket under layer.
- Use leather for the collar and cuffs.
- Color block the jacket using solid colors or prints.
Closures
- With woven fabrics buttons or snaps can be used.
- With knits, hand stitched snaps are a good option as the knit fabric can shift when putting in buttonholes.
- When making a man’s version switch the buttons/snaps to the other side.
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Posted on April 13 2021