French Navy Laken Jacket

Buy the Laken Jacket sewing pattern from French Navy. The Laken Jacket has a modern, boxy fit with dropped sleeves and a zipper fastening. The pattern includes a spacious, three-piece drawstring hood and two pocket options. View A features large patch pockets with flaps and snap fastener closures, along with integrated hand warmers. View B has a two-piece front that neatly conceals the interior construction of its angled welt pockets. The jacket is unlined but impeccably finished, creating a casual yet refined piece that will be an invaluable addition to any wardrobe. 

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: 

Main: Medium to heavyweight woven fabrics such as corduroy, linen, denim, cotton twill, wool, wool blends, etc. 

Lining (Style A): Lightweight woven fabrics such as cotton or lightweight linen. If you want an extra cosy hand warmer pocket insert, then you can use a warmer fabric such as wool or sherpa for pattern piece 16. 

Lining (Style B): Lightweight woven fabrics such as cotton or lightweight linen. 

Fabric requirements: Extra fabric will be needed to match stripes or checks and for fabrics with a nap or a directional print.

Style A

Main: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.7 - 3.4 m (2.9 - 3.6 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 2 - 2.5 m (2.2 - 2.7 yd).

Lining: 20 cm x 40 cm (8" x 16").

Style B

Main: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.4 - 3.4 m (2.6 - 3.6 yd) // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 2 - 2.3 m (2.2 - 2.5 yd).

Lining: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 60 cm (24") // 150 cm (59") wide fabric: 50 cm (20").

Sizing: A – N (approx. UK 6/8 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 171 cm (5'7") and a B cup. 

Notions: 100 cm (40") x 90 cm (35") of lightweight fusible woven interfacing; 8 m (8.7 yd) purchased bias binding (5 cm/2" wide when unfolded) or a 67 cm (26 1/4") square of lightweight woven cotton fabric to make your own; one separating zipper (length depends on size); snap fasteners, six for Style A or two for Style B; two metal grommets/eyelets for hood drawstring; 1 m (1.1 yd) drawstring // Optional: two spring clasp cord stoppers for the drawstring; topstitching thread.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (53 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for Style A, 2 sheets for Style B) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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