SEW THE BACK YOKE TO THE BACK With the right sides together, pin and sew the back yoke to the back. Finish and press the seams up. Optional: Topstitch the seam at 1/4″ (0.6 cm) from the seam edge. SEW THE SHOULDER SEAMS With the right sides together, sew the front and back together at

ADD BUTTONS OR SNAPS TO THE CENTER FRONT Try on the jacket to mark the buttonholes/snaps before sewing. The center front is 5/8″ (1.5 cm) from the front edge. The pattern is designed for 1/2″ (12.7 mm) buttons to fit between the first two rows of topstitching. You will want a button at the full

ATTACH THE UNDER COLLAR Starting at the front neckline, pin the right side of the under collar to the right side of the neckline where the extension begins. Match the notches along the neckline. Sew the neckline, making sure not to catch the upper collar. Clip the curve without getting too close to the sew

The following steps are for the jacket lining only. If you aren’t lining your Den Jacket, skip to the next post: Sew Front Placket and Hem UNLINED ONLY | ADD THE SLEEVE CUFF FACING TO THE HEM This step is for the unlined jacket only. If sewing the lined version, skip to the next step.

The following steps are for the jacket lining only. If you aren’t lining your Den Jacket, skip to the next post: Sew Front Placket and Hem PREP THE BACK NECK FACING If you’re adding a lining, now is a good time to add a garment label and/or a center back hanging loop on the center

PREP THE SIDE POCKETS Sew a fold guide on the side pocket facing on the long side without notches, just under 3/8″ (1 cm). Press the edge in 3/8″ (1 cm), wrong sides together. The pocket facing will end up on the right side of the pocket. SEW THE SIDE POCKET FACING TO THE SIDE

SEAM ALLOWANCE, MARKINGS & NECKLINE STAYSTITCHING Unless noted, the seam allowance included is 3/8″ (1 cm) for joined seams. Clip or mark the notches. Notches are indicated on the pattern by “T” marks. Before handling your cut pieces too much, sew a stitch line 1/4″ (0.6 cm) away from the fabric edge on the front