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Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Bell Jacket Sewing Pattern PDF

The Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Bell Jacket is an oversized jacket with a rounded collar, front button closure, 3 front patch pockets, an inverted box pleat at the centre back neck, and wide sleeves that are perfect for fitting all of your winter layers underneath. The Bell jacket gets its name from the bell shaped sleeve, created with several darts sewn into the hem of the sleeve. This jacket is fully lined.

There are 2 size options for this jacket with slight design variations between each. The size TWO has 2 panels at the centre back body and has more of a dropped shoulder than the size ONE.

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Z Wbelljacket17
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Z Wbelljacket17
Z Wbelljacket17
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Sewing Level

Intermediate

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Fabric

Ideal in a wool or heavy weight denim or heavy cotton drill. Recommended linings, something with a bit of weight that has a nice drape. Required lining width is very specific and is based on the outer fabric width you are using.

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Sizing

This is an oversized shape with 2 size ranges. The maximum bust/hip for each size depends on the fabric width you use. Suitable for up to a 152cm / 60" hip. There are also tips in the Instruction Booklet for making adjustment to the pattern to size up further.

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Notions

Fusible interfacing

4cm wide bias binding - Approximately 1.5m needed to finish the centre front bodies and back neck facing

4-5 20mm wide buttons