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Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Happy Monday!!

Today is release day for the brand new Monarch Jacket Pattern by Allie Olson! I'm so excited about this because I can finally wear it without trying to hide it on social media like I have been ever since I tested the pattern! Haha.

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

The pattern is a really cute, boxy, slightly cropped, easy to sew jacket with raglan sleeves and snap closures. The recommended fabrics are heavier, structured knits. I used THIS ponte knit for my tester version and it's perfect!

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Since testing, Allie worked really hard to get things perfect and the collar has undergone some changes. There are now instructions and pattern pieces included for using different lengths depending on how much stretch your fabric has.

If your fabric has less than 40% stretch, it's suggested that you use ribbing. How amazing would a contrast ribbing be like these that La Mercerie carries in her shop!? I think I need one with that detail now...

The sewing is super quick and enjoyable with this make! The hem and sleeves are finished with cuffs, and the closures are snaps, so everything comes together in no time flat.

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

The collar has also been redrafted so that the edge of the collar meets the center front of the jacket. Mine was made during testing, and I decided it really doesn't bother me, so I'm happy to wear it as is!

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Otherwise no changes were made to the fit, and I love wearing this comfy lightweight layer! It's been perfect for our in-between weather this late winter/spring, I've been wearing it loads!

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Here are some fit photos with the jacket closed up. I definitely usually wear it open, but it's cute closed up as well!

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

The sleeves are intended to be slightly cropped to mirror the jacket length, but since I'm on the shorter side, the fit is pretty good as is. Next time I may actually take a bit out of the sleeve length, because it's super cute to have the sleeves scrunched up a little!

Monarch Jacket // Sewing For Women

I love my Monarch Jacket, it's the perfect extra layer for spring! I love some of the colors the other testers used; a pink version is definitely on my radar. I think I will be snapping up some of that fun ribbing to go with it as well. ;)

Head over to IndieSew to grab your own copy today!

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