Chani Jacket
Chani is a loose-fitting, straight-cut, fully lined jacket. The front features three zippered pockets: a patch pocket on the left side of the chest and two lower pockets. The jacket has a back shoulder yoke, a stand collar, and a center front zipper closure. The loose-fitting set-in sleeves feature elbow patches. The garment hem and sleeve hems are finished with binding. Chani is hip-length.
Model Anna: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 60 cm (23 5/8”), Hips 89 cm (35”). Anna is wearing size XS in height 3.
Approximate sewing time – 3 days (24 hours).
To sew this jacket, choose medium-weight, soft, non-stretch outerwear fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
Recommended fabrics: faux fur with a knit or woven backing, bouclé fabrics.
Recommended accent fabrics: raincoat fabrics, outerwear fabrics, dewspo, taslan, membrane fabrics, PU-coated polyester.
For the insulation, use polyester batting or alpolux.
Recommended lining fabrics: taffeta, sateen, twill, cupro.
Attention! We do not recommend knit fabrics with a lot of stretch or lightweight fabrics.
The jacket in the photos is made of faux fur with a knit backing. The fabric is medium weight, soft, without stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 485 g/m2.
The accent material is a medium-weight, soft, non-stretch outerwear fabric. The fiber content is 80% polyester and 20% cotton. The fabric weight is 230 g/m2.
The lining is 100% polyester. The lining fabric weight is 90 g/m2.
The insulation material is alpolux 100 g/m2. The fiber content is a blend of 15% wool and 85% microfiber.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.85 |
2 (162–168) | 1.35 | 1.75 | 1.85 | 1.9 | 1.95 |
3 (170–176) | 1.4 | 1.85 | 1.95 | 2 | 2.05 |
4 (178–184) | 1.5 | 1.95 | 2 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/2 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 5/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 1.3 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 2.05 |
2 (162–168) | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.85 | 2 | 2.15 |
3 (170–176) | 1.4 | 1.75 | 1.9 | 2.05 | 2.25 |
4 (178–184) | 1.45 | 1.8 | 2 | 2.15 | 2.3 |
Lining fabric, 55” wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/2 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 5/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 |
3. Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide, for all heights:
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
meters | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.45 | 6.6 | 6.75 |
yards | 6 5/8 | 6 7/8 | 7 | 7 1/4 | 7 3/8 |
4. Alpolux insulation 100 g/m2, 150 cm (59") wide, for all sizes and heights – 35 cm (14").
5. Accent fabric, 150 cm (59") wide, for all sizes and heights – 35 cm (14").
6. Knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, for all sizes in all heights – 30 cm (12").
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
7. One separating metal zipper, in centimeters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
XS–S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
2 (162–168) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
3 (170–176) | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
4 (178–184) | 75 | 75 | 80 | 80 |
One separating metal zipper, in inches:
Height, ft | Size | |||
XS–S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 25 5/8 | 27 1/2 | 27 1/2 | 27 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 27 1/2 | 27 1/2 | 27 1/2 | 29 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 27 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 29 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 29 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 31 1/2 | 31 1/2 |
8. Two metal top zipper stoppers.
9. Two closed bottom metal zippers for the lower pockets, 20 cm (7 7/8") long (measure the pattern piece to find the exact length).
10. One closed bottom metal zipper for the patch pocket, 20 cm (7 7/8") long (measure the pattern piece to find the exact length).
11. Matching thread – 2 spools.
- sewing machine for construction
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
- pliers for installing top zipper stoppers
- large needle or comb for brushing out pile and fur.
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 68.6–64.8 | 27–25 1/2 |
Waistline ease | 35.7–31 | 14–12 1/4 |
Hipline ease | 53.8–51.3 | 21 1/8–20 1/4 |
Upper arm ease | 24.9–21.7 | 9 3/4–8 1/2 |
Height, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width, cm | Center back length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 69.9–72.3 | 66.6–69.8 |
2 (162–168) | 72.8–75.2 | 69.6–72.8 |
3 (170–176) | 75.6–78.1 | 72.6–75.8 |
4 (178–184) | 78.5–80.9 | 75.6–78.8 |
Height, ft | Sleeve length including shoulder width, in | Center back length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 27 1/2–28 1/2 | 26 1/4–27 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 28 5/8–29 5/8 | 27 3/8–28 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 29 3/4–30 3/4 | 28 5/8–29 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 30 7/8–31 7/8 | 29 3/4–31 |
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).
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