PDF SEWING PATTERN | Alston Reversible Jacket | Sew to Grow
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PDF SEWING PATTERN | Alston Reversible Jacket | Sew to Grow
Skill Level: Confident Beginner / Intermediate
Sizes: Australian 8–22
Language: English Only
The Alston Reversible Jacket by Sew to Grow is a stylish, oversized jacket sewing pattern featuring dramatic cascading front panels, comfortable raglan sleeves and a beautifully relaxed silhouette.
Perfect for layering over sweaters and other cozy garments, the Alston Jacket combines effortless everyday comfort with a bold, contemporary design.
The standout feature is its dramatic cascading collar and open front, which create beautiful movement and a flattering draped effect.
The generously shaped sleeves and relaxed body provide plenty of room for layering, making this jacket a versatile transitional piece for autumn, winter and early spring.
The pattern offers two construction options: a fully reversible jacket made with two layers of fabric, or a single-layer jacket using a suitable non-fraying fabric.
Choose linen, broadcloth or another substantial woven fabric for the reversible version, allowing you to experiment with contrasting colours or prints on each side.
For a classic single-layer jacket, choose boiled wool or ponte de Roma to create a softly structured outerwear piece with a comfortable, relaxed feel.
Practical patch pockets provide storage, while optional waist ties and belt loops allow you to personalize the silhouette.
The pattern also features full-length and 3/4-length sleeve options, giving you flexibility to create a jacket that suits your wardrobe and the season.
Pattern Features
- Oversized jacket with a relaxed silhouette
- Dramatic cascading front collar
- Distinctive raglan sleeve construction
- Open-front design
- Two construction options: reversible or single layer
- Fully reversible construction with two fabric layers
- Single-layer construction for suitable non-fraying fabrics
- Long sleeves or 3/4-length sleeve option
- Practical front patch pockets
- Optional pockets on both sides of the reversible jacket
- Optional fabric waist tie and belt loops
- Generous fit for layering over sweaters
- Shorten/lengthen markings on pattern pieces
- Australian sizes 8–22
- Illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
- Print-at-home and large-format PDF pattern files included
Design Options
Option 1 – Reversible Jacket
Create a fully reversible jacket using two layers of suitable woven fabric. This version offers a clean finish on both sides, allowing you to alternate between different colours, prints or textures.
- Two layers of woven fabric
- Reversible construction
- Cascading collar and relaxed raglan sleeves
- Optional pockets on both sides
- Optional fabric waist tie and belt loops
- Ideal for substantial linen, broadcloth and similar woven fabrics
Option 2 – Single-Layer Jacket
Create a single-layer jacket using a suitable non-fraying material such as boiled wool or ponte de Roma.
- One layer of fabric
- No separate lining required
- Suitable for fabrics with edges that do not readily fray
- Faux flat-felled seam construction
- Optional waist tie and belt loops
- Classic, softly structured outerwear appearance
Important: The single-layer version is intended only for fabrics that do not fray and have an appropriate finish on both sides. Ordinary woven cottons and linens should be used for the reversible version unless their edges are finished appropriately.
Suggested Fabrics
For the Reversible Jacket
The designer recommends substantial woven materials for this version.
- Linen fabrics
- Substantial linen blends
- Cotton broadcloth
- Other heavyweight woven fabrics suitable for a two-layer jacket
Fabric Tip: Choose two complementary fabrics for a reversible jacket that offers two different looks in one garment. Consider the combined weight of both layers to avoid excessive bulk.
For the Single-Layer Jacket
Size & Fit
- Australian sizes 8–22
- Oversized and comfortable fit
- Roomy raglan sleeves
- Cascading open-front collar
- Suitable for layering over sweaters
- Optional fabric waist tie for additional shaping
- Shorten/lengthen markings included
Sizing Tip: Choose your size according to your body measurements and your preferred amount of layering room. The jacket is intentionally oversized.
Body Measurements
The following measurements are taken from the original Sew to Grow size chart.
AU 8: Bust 33–34" / 84–87 cm | Waist 28–29" / 71–74 cm | Hips 35–36" / 89–91 cm
AU 10: Bust 35–36" / 89–91 cm | Waist 30–31" / 76–79 cm | Hips 37–38" / 94–96 cm
AU 12: Bust 37–38" / 94–96 cm | Waist 32–33" / 81–84 cm | Hips 39–40" / 99–101 cm
AU 14: Bust 39–40" / 99–101 cm | Waist 34–35" / 86–89 cm | Hips 41–42" / 104–106 cm
AU 16: Bust 41–42" / 104–106 cm | Waist 36–38" / 91–96 cm | Hips 43–44" / 109–111 cm
AU 18: Bust 43–44" / 109–112 cm | Waist 39–40" / 99–102 cm | Hips 45–46" / 114–117 cm
AU 20: Bust 45–46" / 113–117 cm | Waist 41–42" / 104–107 cm | Hips 47–48" / 119–122 cm
AU 22: Bust 47–48" / 119–122 cm | Waist 43–44" / 109–112 cm | Hips 49–50" / 124–127 cm
Finished Garment Measurements
The Alston Jacket is designed with generous ease for layering.
AU 8: Bust 109 cm | Waist approximately 102 cm | Hips 109 cm
AU 10: Bust 114 cm | Waist 107 cm | Hips 114 cm
AU 12: Bust 119 cm | Waist 112 cm | Hips 119 cm
AU 14: Bust 124 cm | Waist 117 cm | Hips 124 cm
AU 16: Bust 130 cm | Waist 122 cm | Hips 130 cm
AU 18: Bust 134 cm | Waist 127 cm | Hips 134 cm
AU 20: Bust 139 cm | Waist 132 cm | Hips 139 cm
AU 22: Bust 144 cm | Waist 137 cm | Hips 144 cm
Measurement Note: The manufacturer's chart contains an apparent typographical error in the finished waist measurement for size AU 8. The corresponding inch measurement is 40", or approximately 102 cm. Please refer to the original sizing chart when planning fit adjustments.
Fabric Requirements
The following requirements are taken from the designer's original chart and are based on directional fabric measuring 54" / 140 cm wide.
Option 1 – Reversible Jacket
All Sizes AU 8–22:
- Main Fabric: 2.30 m / 2.5 yd
- Second Fabric / Lining: 2.30 m / 2.5 yd
Total: 4.60 m of fabric, divided between two fabrics.
Option 2 – Single-Layer Jacket
All Sizes AU 8–22:
- Main Fabric: 2.30 m / 2.5 yd
- Lining: Not required
Please Note: Fabric quantities assume directional material measuring 140 cm wide. Additional fabric may be required for shrinkage, matching prints or adjusting garment length.
Notions & Supplies
- Suitable fabric for your chosen construction option
- Second fabric for the reversible version
- Matching sewing thread
- Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
- Measuring tape and sewing ruler
- Sewing pins or clips
- Washable or erasable fabric marking pen
- Iron and ironing board
- Sewing machine with straight stitch
- Optional walking foot, particularly for boiled wool
- Hand-sewing needle for closing the turning opening in the reversible version
PDF Pattern Includes
- English Alston Reversible Jacket PDF sewing pattern by Sew to Grow
- Australian sizes 8–22
- Option 1 – Reversible jacket
- Option 2 – Single-layer jacket
- Long and 3/4-length sleeve cutting options
- Print-at-Home Pattern: 35 numbered pattern tiles plus a printing directions page
- Large-Format Pattern: 1 A0 page
- Illustrated Instructions: 8 pages
- Cover & Supplies: 2 pages
- Body and finished garment measurement charts
- Fabric requirements for both jacket versions
- Full-size pattern pieces with seam allowances included
- Optional waist tie and belt loop instructions
- Step-by-step construction illustrations
- Alternative seam finishing for non-fraying fabrics
- Printable calibration squares for checking scale
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