Make a forever piece to treasure with this effortlessly stylish pattern. Manon can be made either as a classic trench or cosy jacket, the convertible collar worn open or buttoned up at the neck.
Double-breasted button-front jacket with convertible collar
Contemporary cropped hemline
Optional slash welt pockets, storm flap and shield, pointed epaulettes and sleeve straps
Jacket is unlined, with a free tutorial on finishing the seams with bias binding or optional lining PDF pattern available at tillyandthebuttons.com
SKILL LEVEL - For Improvers
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - For a lightweight trench-style jacket, try cotton twill or gabardine. For a warmer pea-style jacket, use wool or wool-type coating (not too thick).
SUPPLIES
Fabric (see back of envelope)
For optional welt pockets: 0.3m (3/8yd) cotton lawn or lining fabric
Matching thread
Iron-on interfacing (90cm / 1yd wide, similar weight to your fabric):
- Sizes 1-6: 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
- Sizes 7-15: 1.4m (1 5/8yd)
20-25mm (3/4-1in) wide buttons – 11 for version with epaulettes + sleeve straps, 7 without
Sewing machine and basic tools
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