Buy the M8491 Vintage 1980's Jacket sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Vintage McCall’s 1980’s unlined jacket sewing pattern. Unlined Jacket A or B with seaming has extended shoulders, shoulder pads, notched collar, long sleeves (NOTE: Wrong side of fabric will show when sleeves are rolled up) upper patch pocket, front welt pockets, top-stitching and machine-stitched hem. Jacket A has drawstring in back casing.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight fabrics such as Baby Cord, Cotton, Cotton Blends, Damask, Gabardine, Flannel, Lightweight Denim, Lightweight Wool and Wool Blends, Linen, Polyester Double Knits, Poplin, Seersucker, Wool Double Knits. NOTE: Not suitable for diagonals, large checks, uneven stripes and uneven plaids. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible or non-fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (8-10-12-14-16), approx. UK sizes A (6 – 14). based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. View A,B: 1/2" (1.3cm) thick covered shoulder pads, one 1" (2.5cm) button.

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