Folkwear 251 Unisex Varsity Jacket

Buy the 251 Unisex Varsity Jacket sewing pattern from Folkwear. This classic 1950s sport jacket was coveted by all fashion-conscious Americans. The traditional model featured a wool body with leather sleeves, but it looks amazing in sandwashed silk, corduroy, or print cotton. The pattern includes instructions for optional hand-knitted ribbing for cuffs, collar, and waistband. This is a great jacket that is still right on trend!

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Jacket: Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as wool, corduroy, gabardine, heavyweight cotton, suede or leather. Also summer weight fabrics such as rayon or washed silk. // Lining: Medium to heavyweight satin or lining blends. Select for compatibility with Jacket fabric. // Ribbing: Any ribbed knit with a good memory, or ribbing that is made specifically for this purpose. Instructions are included for knitting your own ribbing if desired.

Fabric requirements:

45" (115 cm) wide fabric: Jacket with sleeves and welts, 1 7/8 - 2 1/2 yd (1.72 - 2.28 m) // Jacket without sleeves and welts, 1 3/8 - 1 5/8 yd (1.26 - 1.45 m) // Sleeves and welts, 1 - 1 1/8 yd (0.91- 1.03 m) // Lining, 1 7/8 - 2 yd (1.72 - 1.85 m).

60" (150 cm) wide fabric: Jacket with sleeves and welts, 1 1/2 - 2 yd (1.37 - 1.85 m) // Jacket without sleeves and welts, 1 1/8 - 1 5/8 yd (1.03 - 1.45 m) // Sleeves and welts, 3/4 yd (69 cm) // Lining, 1 3/8 - 1 7/8 yd (1.26 - 1.72 m).

50" - 60" (137 cm - 150 cm) ribbing or knit fabric: 1/2 yd (45.8 cm).

Leather sleeves and welts: Approx. 1/4 skin cowhide leather / 1/2 side / 10 sq ft (0.93 sq m).

Sizing: XS - 2XL (approx. UK 6 - 26). Please check the size chart.

Notions: Thread; seven heavy-duty snap fasteners, plus attaching tool; 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) wide elastic cut to Jacket waist measurement (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern; copy shop file (suitable for 36" wide or A0 printers).

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