To help you in your sewing experience, we’re thrilled to share the Den Sew Along. This sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-led sewing support in our Facebook group, or you can email us directly for additional support.
GATHERING SUPPLIES
Before we begin sewing, here’s what you’ll need for your Den Jacket:
- The Den Jacket Pattern, available in sizes 0-30, with two cup sizes.
- Washed and pressed fabric: we have a fabric resource post here.
- Tricot fusible interfacing: we recommend this tricot fusible interfacing from Wawak.
- NIne or Ten 1/2″ (12.7 mm) Buttons/Snaps for the center front.
VIEW A | Crop Length
VIEW B | Hip Length (Optional lining shown)
Optional Notions
- Tailor’s Chalk or Washable Fabric Marker
- Turning Tool
- Stay Tape
- Pressing Ham
TIPS FOR CUTTING
When cutting your fabric and pattern, here are a few important notes to remember:
- Your fabric should be pre-washed the same way you plan to launder your garment.
- Read the information on each pattern piece.
- Grainlines are indicated on the pattern pieces. Place pattern pieces on the grainline, parallel to the selvage or fold.
- If the pattern says “Cut 2,” the pieces are mirror images of each other.
- If the pattern says “Cut on FOLD,” place the pattern edge exactly along the fold of the fabric.
- Clip all notches at 1/4” (0.6 cm) or less.
- Transfer all pattern markings to your fabric with a washable marker or chalk.
CUT LISTS
VIEW A | CROP LENGTH
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 A/B OR C/D – CENTER FRONT PLACKET – CUT 2
- #2 A/B OR C/D – UPPER FRONT – CUT 2
- #3 – LOWER FRONT – CUT 2
- #4 – BACK YOKE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #5 – BACK – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #6 – UPPER COLLAR – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #7 – UNDER COLLAR – CUT 2
- #8 – UPPER SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #9 – LOWER SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #10 – SLEEVE CUFF FACING – CUT 2
- #13 – SIDE POCKET CROPPED LENGTH – CUT 2
- #14 – SIDE POCKET FACING CROPPED LENGTH – CUT 2
- #15 – PATCH POCKET – CUT 2
*Only if lining your jacket
- *#16 – BACK NECK FACING – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- *#17 – CENTER BACK HANGER LOOP – CUT 1
LINING CUT LIST – OPTIONAL
- #18 A/B OR C/D – FRONT LINING – CUT 2
- #19 – BACK LINING – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #20 – SLEEVE LINING – CUT 2
FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST
- #7 – UNDER COLLAR – CUT 2
- #14 – SIDE POCKET FACING CROPPED LENGTH – CUT 2
- #21 – PATCH POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2
- #22 – A/B OR C/D – CENTER FRONT FUSIBLE – CUT 2
VIEW B | HIP LENGTH
MAIN CUT LIST
- #1 A/B OR C/D – CENTER FRONT PLACKET – CUT 2
- #2 A/B OR C/D – UPPER FRONT – CUT 2
- #3 – LOWER FRONT – CUT 2
- #4 – BACK YOKE – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #5 – BACK – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #6 – UPPER COLLAR – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #7 – UNDER COLLAR – CUT 2
- #8 – UPPER SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #9 – LOWER SLEEVE – CUT 2
- #10 – SLEEVE CUFF FACING – CUT 2
- #11 – SIDE POCKET HIP LENGTH – CUT 2
- #12 – SIDE POCKET FACING HIP LENGTH – CUT 2
- #15 – PATCH POCKET – CUT 2
*Only if lining your jacket
- *#16 – BACK NECK FACING – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- *#17 – CENTER BACK HANGER LOOP – CUT 1
LINING CUT LIST – OPTIONAL
- #18 A/B OR C/D – FRONT LINING – CUT 2
- #19 – BACK LINING – CUT 1 ON FOLD
- #20 – SLEEVE LINING – CUT 2
FUSIBLE INTERFACING CUT LIST
- #7 – UNDER COLLAR – CUT 2
- #12 – SIDE POCKET FACING HIP LENGTH – CUT 2
- #21 – PATCH POCKET FUSIBLE – CUT 2
- #22 A/B OR C/D – CENTER FRONT FUSIBLE – CUT 2
Den Sew Along Posts | Getting Started | Staystitching, Interfacing, and Collar | Sew and Attach Pockets | Sew Yoke, Shoulders and Sleeves | Prepare and Sew Optional Lining | Sew Front Placket and Hem | Attach Collar and Topstitch Placket | Adding Snaps or Buttons
