Birgitta Helmersson PDF Zero Waste Bell Jacket Sewing Pattern
Bell jacket sewing pattern by Birgitta Helmersson is an oversized jacket that features 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 it’s 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.
PDF Instruction booklet has embedded links taking you to to online tutorials with colour images to help with most of the more involved sewing instructions. It also comes with 2 hack options, a shirt with a square collar and a quilted version, un-lined. Both of these have online tutorials for the extra steps which you can find on Birgitta Helmersson website.
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Fabric requirements
This is a guide only, these yardage requirements may change a little if you want to adjust the lengths of the sleeves and body. Refer to the instruction booklet for more.
- SIZE ONE: Outer- 130cm, Lining- 120cm
- SIZE TWO: Outer- 150cm, Lining- 140cm
Size range
Size One
- Width 145cm = max bust 96cm, max hip 101cm
- Width 150cm = max bust 101cm, max hip 108cm
- Width 155cm = max bust 106cm, max hip 111cm
Size Two:
- Width 145cm = max bust 133cm, max hip 142cm
- Width 150cm = max bust 138cm, max hip 147cm
- Width 155cm = max bust 143cm, max hip 152cm
Supplies you'll need
- Iron on fusing in a mid-heavy weight. Required to fuse the hems and collar.
- Binding 4cm wide to finish the centre front bodies and back neck facing, you will require approximately 150cm
- 4-5 buttons approx 20mm in size
Sewing skill level
- Intermediate
PDF contents
- Instruction for all sizes
- There is a separate cutting plan booklet for sizes ONE and TWO which include detailed measurements and templates.
Sewing pattern description
Zero waste Bell jacket sewing pattern by Birgitta Helmersson
Method: This zero waste pattern is a downloadable PDF Instruction booklet. It is designed to be drawn directly onto your fabric by using small templates which you can make yourself, or print easily on a home printer.
With all Birgitta Helmersson patterns you draw your garment pieces directly onto your fabric by following the step by step instructions. Pieces are broken up into simple blocks which can be modified easily to change lengths, add/remove different design elements and accommodate changing fabric widths.
Recommended fabrics: 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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