ALCOVE
This lined sleeveless jacket is a versatile piece that offers many possible variations: it comes in with 3 types of collars (collar stand, stand-up collar or with hood) and 2 lengths. It can be made with or without lower pockets and also allows the addition of a zipped upper pocket.
- Level: Intermediate
- Pattern for sizes: 32 to 48 (European) / 2 to 18 (US) / 4 to 20 (UK)
- 9 possible variations
- Seam allowances included (see quality chart)
- Free access to full step-by-step assembly video
- Bilingual English-French pattern (except the video, subtitles only with automatic translation)
- More pictures #alcovepattern #atelierscammit
- Hack to remove the button placket (down jacket version): click here
PAPER PATTERN : instruction booklet + full size pattern > A0 (no overlapping)
PDF PATTERN : instruction file + projector file + full size pattern to print and assemble (1 layer per size and 2 printing formats : A0 = 2 pages / A4 and US Letter = 16 + 14 pages)
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What you will learn with this pattern (see the videos of the main techniques here) :
- Secure sewing lines before assembly
- Lining a sleeveless top without any visible seam (all-in-one facing technique)
- Assembling a collar with collar stand
- Making a button placket
- Making a zipped patch pocket
- Sewing a hood cut on fold
Recommended fabrics :
- Weight: medium-heavy to heavy (280 to 400 gsm or 8-12 oz.)
- Fabric: woven (woolen fabric, gabardine...)
- Stretch factor*: 0 to 15% without elastane
All version has been made size 38 without any modification (Johanna’s measurements : 1m75 - 87/71/95):
- Ocre version: worn with a HILDA blouse, a CALIFORNIA pants and a FLOW coat
- Bordeaux version: worn with a PETITES CHOSES pattern and an ATTITUDE trousers
- Green version: worn with an EUGENIE dress
- White down jacket: worn with a CAPSULE dress
Visit the blog to learn how to adjust the pattern for height.
Measures :
| Sizes | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Height (inches) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Bust (inches) | 29,9 | 31,5 | 33,1 | 34,6 | 36,2 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 |
| Waist (inches) | 22,8 | 24,4 | 26,0 | 27,6 | 29,1 | 31,1 | 33,5 | 35,8 | 38,2 |
| Hip (inches) | 32,3 | 33,9 | 35,4 | 37,0 | 38,6 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 | 47,6 |
| Finished garment | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Bust (inches) | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Total length long version (inches) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Garment bottom long version (inches) | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 57 |
| Total length short version (inches) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Garment bottom short version (inches) | 40 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 55 |
Supplies :
| For sizes | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Fabric 55" wide (inches): long version with collar short version with collar |
47 39 |
55 47 |
55 47 |
55 47 |
55 47 |
59 51 |
59 51 |
59 51 |
59 51 |
| Lining 55" wide (inches): long version with collar short version with collar |
35 28 |
35 28 |
35 28 |
39 31 |
39 31 |
39 31 |
39 31 |
39 31 |
39 31 |
| Hood (wooven or knitted fabric) | 24" | ||||||||
| Collar only (with collar stand or stand-up) | 6" | ||||||||
| Buttons | max 7 x 0.7-0.9" | ||||||||
| Zipper for upper pocket | 1 x 4" | ||||||||
| Medium fusible interfacing | max 28" | ||||||||
| Form tape interfacing | (or a 0.4” width thin fusible interfacing band) max 78” | ||||||||
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Reviews (1) - Review moderation
alcove vest
I love this vest. I made the long version but will definitely be making a short one as well. Great pattern!
By Shirley P. the 05/21/2023
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