Jolene blazer
Jolene is a semi-fitted, fully lined blazer with a defined waist. The front and back feature side panels. The fitted silhouette is achieved through princess seams in the front and both princess seams and a center seam in the back. The blazer has faced front pockets set into the seams. The long, set-in, two-piece sleeves have vents with sewn-on buttons in the elbow seam. The blazer has a classic notched collar and a single-breasted button closure. Jolene is below-hip length.
Model Natalia: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 88 cm (34 5/8”). Natalia is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time – 2 days (16 hours).
To sew this blazer, choose medium-weight, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch, opaque suiting fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
Recommended fabrics: corduroy, denim, jacquard, suiting.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The blazer in the photos is made of jacquard. The fabric is medium weight, soft, and low-stretch. The fiber content is 8% silk + 44% polyamide + 48% polyester. The fabric weight is 178 g/m2.
The fiber content of the lining is 100% viscose. The lining fabric weight is 100 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38–44 | 46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.45 | 1.6 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 |
2 (162–168) | 1.5 | 1.65 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.9 |
3 (170–176) | 1.55 | 1.7 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.95 |
4 (178–184) | 1.6 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 1.95 | 2 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38–44 | 46 | 48–50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34 | 36–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.2 | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.45 |
2 (162–168) | 1.25 | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.45 | 1.5 |
3 (170–176) | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.55 |
4 (178–184) | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.45 | 1.55 | 1.6 |
Lining fabric, 55” wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34 | 36–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||
34–40 | 42 | 44–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.55 |
2 (162–168) | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.55 |
3 (170–176) | 1.35 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
4 (178–184) | 1.4 | 1.45 | 1.65 |
Lightweight interfacing, knit or woven, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–40 | 42 | 44–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 |
4. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1 cm (3/8") wide – 1.7 m (1 7/8 yd).
5. Stitched straight-grain fusible stay tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide – 3.2 m (3 1/2 yd).
6. Three buttons, 2.2–2.5 cm (7/8–1") in diameter.
7. Eight buttons, 1.5 cm (5/8") in diameter.
8. One pair of shoulder pads, 2 cm (3/4") tall.
9. One pair of sleeve heads.
10. Matching thread – 2 spools.
- sewing machine for construction
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 6.3–8.7 | 2 1/2–3 3/8 |
Waistline ease | 5.8–8 | 2 1/4–3 1/8 |
Hipline ease | 13.4–13.7 | 5 1/4–5 3/8 |
Upper arm ease | 6.4–6.9 | 2 1/2–2 3/4 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm | Sleeve length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 56.5–59.2 | 60.8–62.9 |
2 (162–168) | 59–61.8 | 62.8–64.9 |
3 (170–176) | 62.5–65.2 | 64.8–66.9 |
4 (178–184) | 65.5–68.2 | 66.8–68.9 |
Height, ft | Back length, in | Sleeve length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 22 1/4–23 1/4 | 23 7/8–24 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 23 1/4–24 3/8 | 24 3/4–25 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 24 5/8–25 5/8 | 25 1/2–26 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 25 3/4–26 7/8 | 26 1/4–27 1/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
Jolene Instructions Sample
VK Website
VikiSews
YouTube
VikiSews