From Sew Liberated:
The mid-weight Sylvan Jacket is the ultimate chore coat/grandpa cardigan mashup, featuring 12 mix-and-match pocket options. A casual, functional jacket with a vintage academia vibe, the Sylvan is your go-to layering companion in the art studio, at a used book shop on Main Street, or browsing your well-curated vinyl collection. With a fabulously easy fit that layers gorgeously with your hand-knit accessories and sweaters, Sylvan can be made in two lengths, with the option of adding underlining and details like button tabs and a loop hanger.
The Sylvan Jacket can be underlined for additional warmth (or just for the chance to use a playful lining!), while the facing edges keep construction simple and workwear-level durable. An additional length option adds even more cozy-fication potential. Optional button tabs at the wrists and waist allow for a versatile fit.
Each pocket can be placed where you’d like, and are easy to place and attach. Your pockets can match from left to right, or not, depending on what you want! There are simple pockets and skill-builders, so as you develop your Sylvan Jacket plan, you can strategically choose pockets to up your sewing skills or fit your specific pocket-filling needs. Pay attention to the pocket names — our team has named pockets sized for our favorite features or must-carrys. The pocket instructions are separated by pocket, so you can mix and match with ease!
Recommended Fabrics:
- Main Fabric - We recommend a medium- to heavy-weight woven fabric that has no stretch. The drape or hand of the fabric will impact the look of the final garment — softer fabrics will fall more gently, and more stable fabrics like canvas will emphasize the utility look. Some wonderful choices are canvas, denim, and twill. Lighter fabrics will produce an almost overshirt-like feel, while heavier fabrics will enhance the jacket’s outerwear vibe. Recommended fabrics are opaque, and range in weight from 7 oz to 12 oz (240 – 400 GSM).
- Lining - may be added in the form of underlining. Choose a fabric that is not too bulky, and that will slide with ease over the layers that you wear underneath. Excellent options are cotton lawn, a stable cotton like shirting, rayon challis, and even quilting cotton. You could line the Sylvan jacket with flannel, but be aware that it doesn’t slide over sleeves very easily! A bulky or quilted lining is not recommended.
Sizes: 0-34
Model Notes: Meg is 5’3 with a 34″ bust and 36.5″ hips. She wears a size 4. Meredith is 5’4 with a 34″ bust and 35″ hips. She wears a size 4. Ashley is 5’10" with a 49.5″ bust and 57″ hips. She wears a size 30.