The Jasika Blazer is a classic tailored jacket with a semi-fitted shape that will never go out of style. With just the right amount of polish and detail, Jasika is a wardrobe workhorse and a mighty skill builder. The instructions use modern speed tailoring methods, fusible interfacings, and minimal hand sewing to make tailoring fun and accessible for everyone; make a blazer you’ll want to wear forever!
This jacket is fully lined and features a classic notched collar, single-button closure, back vent, shoulder pads, welt pockets, gorgeous two-piece sleeves, and a flattering shape that skims the curves of the body. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons, and leather or suede elbow patches.
Difficulty: Experienced
Suggested Fabric:
Main Fabric: medium to heavyweight suitings or lightweight coatings with surface texture such as wool melton, wool flannel, crepe and tweed. Velvet, medium-heavy weight cotton, seersucker and linen may also be used. Please note: tightly woven, smooth surfaced suitings like wool gabardine are not recommended since they can be difficult to fuse using an iron.
Lining: rayon bemberg, charmeuse, crepe de chine, silky cottons like voile
Pockets: sturdy cotton like shirting, quilting cotton or muslin (.25m)
Notions: Fusible weft interfacing (1.5 yd / 1.4m), fusible knit interfacing (1yd / .8m), horsehair canvas (1/4 yd / .25m), matching thread, cotton stay tape 1/4″ wide x 2.5 yds / 2.4m, shoulder pads – 1/4″ – 3/8″ thick, sleeveheads or lambs wool/cotton batting cut into 2″ wide bias strips, lapel button: 1 x 3/4″ (19mm), 1 x clear button. Optional: topstitching thread for collar, silk basting thread, leather or suede for elbow patches, sleeve buttons: 6 x 5/8″ (16mm)
Sizes: 0 – 20
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