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Amelia Bomber Jacket Kit
The perfect jacket for springtime in some truly gorgeous fabrics, this kit includes everything you need to make the Amelia Bomber Jacket from Wardrobe By Me patterns.
The perfect jacket for springtime in some truly gorgeous fabrics, this kit includes everything you need to make the Amelia Bomber Jacket from Wardrobe By Me patterns.
The Amelia Bomber jacket is set to be a new statement piece in your wardrobe. A great item for between seasons, this fully lined jacket will be the perfect item to pull on when you’re trying to negotiate the constantly changing weather forecast!
The Amelia jacket has a slim silhouette, with bust darts for shaping and straight set in sleeves. The side seams are positioned slightly to the front to accommodate in-seam pockets, which are faced so your lining stays hidden.
Inside, the lining is fully bagged out, giving a lovely clean finish you can be proud of. Ribbed details are used to finish off the jacket at the collar, cuffs and hem and provide a comfy fit. In her tips video Lauren shows you how to shorten the included metal zip for sizes 0-12, which also means you have the option to shorten your jacket if you prefer a cropped look.
And of course we have to mention that fabric! The amazing jacquard fabric we’ve chosen for this kit was woven in France especially for us here at g&g. We’re totally smitten with this eye-catching design.
The fabric for this kit is available in three colourways: sky, olive and black.
The outer fabric is a woven jacquard with a unique design. The back of the fabric is a reverse of the front design, meaning you could use this side and opt for a lighter coloured jacket if you’d prefer. The fabric hangs softly and has an almost bouncy texture. It is 60% cotton and 40% polyester.
For the lining we’ve chosen coordinating plain viscose twills. This fabric is smooth and drapey, but with a little stability due to the twill weave. It is 100% viscose.
The ribbing we've included in the kits is a lovely stable 2 x 2 rib knit, which has great stretch to it. It is 95% cotton and 5% elastane.
To see the outer fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above by swiping left.
This pattern is available in sizes 0-24. Bust 30-50”, waist 23-42.5” and hip 33-53".
The full size charts, including finished measurements, can be viewed in the gallery above.
If you'd like to see how the Amelia Bomber Jacket looks on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.
- The PDF digital files for the Amelia Bomber Jacket by Wardrobe by Me (Size range: 0-24). The link to the PDF instruction booklet and pattern files for ALL sizes will be contained in your order confirmation email and are available to access when logged into the g&g website
- A0 print out of the Amelia Bomber Jacket. All sizes are included on the A0 print out.
- Main fabric: as described above. All kits include 1.5m fabric, which is enough for all sizes.
- Lining fabric: as described above. All kits include 1.4m.
- Ribbing fabric: as described above. All kits include 0.55m.
- Interfacing: 0.5m white medium weight interfacing
- Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann thread, shade 521 (sky), 597, (olive) or BLK (black).
- Zip: 1 x 50cm antique brass separating zip to match fabric
- Zip stops: 2 x antique brass zip stops
- Sewing Machine Needles: Schmetz mixed 70-90 pack
- Label: 'Me Made' Sew in woven label
- Video: access to Lauren’s top tips videos, as described below
A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.
Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube videos to be used alongside the pattern instructions.
She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to sew faced pockets, how to shorten an open ended zip, how to bag out a lining, how to sew the ribbed collar, how to insert the zip and much more!
The two videos have over 44 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
The links to the videos will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.
Wardrobe by Me rate the difficulty level of this pattern as 3/4.
Techniques covered include sewing the front zip, bagging out the lining, sewing the ribbed collar and attaching the ribbed hem band. All of these elements are of course covered in Lauren's top tips video.
To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.
If you don't have an overlocker and plan to use the same thread for finishing off seam allowances, we suggest you purchase an extra reel or use a similar shade left over from another project.
If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.
Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.
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