Tilly and the Buttons - Sonny Jacket Size 6 to 34

Sew a versatile jacket to wear on repeat

Sonny is a multi-version jacket that you can make either utility style with a classic collar or cute and trendy with the frill prairie collar. Our signature step-by-step photo instructions make this a great introduction to sewing outerwear.

• Boxy fit bodice with drop shoulders and princess seams creating gentle shaping at the bust
• Choice of pointed collar or oversized frill collar
• Separate yokes, forward shoulder seams and front panels
• Optional chest pockets and flaps
• Easy-to-sew straight sleeves
• Choice of hip-length or cropped hemlines
• Mock flat felled seams create a durable finish

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Averil (hip-length blue jacket with oversized collar) is wearing a size 2 (UK 8) and Sophie (cropped colour blocked jacket) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22) graded to a 12 (UK 28) at the waist.

Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

SIZE RANGE: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

SUPPLIES:

As listed for the original Sonny jacket sewing pattern, plus:

• Sonny jacket sewing pattern
• Lining fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• Sewing machine and basic tools
• Hand sewing needle

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:

Slippery lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg), viscose (rayon), acetate or polyester lining. Alternatively, you can line the sleeves in this slippery fabric and use a cotton lawn, viscose or teddy/sherpa fleece for the bodice lining.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

140cm (56in) wide

Hip-length:

• sizes 1-5 1.3m (1 1/2yd)
• sizes 6-10 1.8m (2yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.2m (2 1/2yd)

Cropped length:

• sizes 1-5 1.2m (1 3/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 1.6m (1 3/4yd)
• sizes 11-15 2m (2 1/4yd)

115cm (45in) wide

Hip-length:

• sizes 1-5 1.7m (1 7/8yd)
• sizes 6-10 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.7m (3yd)

Cropped length:

• sizes 1-5 1.5m (1 3/4yd)
• sizes 6-10 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
• sizes 11-15 2.5m (2 3/4yd)

(NB: These fabric lengths are for the lining fabric only – for the outer fabric lengths, please see the original Sonny jacket pattern.)