ALCOVE

This lined sleeveless jacket is a versatile piece that offers many possible variations: it comes in with 3 types of collars (collar stand, stand-up collar or with hood) and 2 lengths. It can be made with or without lower pockets and also allows the addition of a zipped upper pocket.

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Pattern for sizes: 32 to 48 (European) / 2 to 18 (US) / 4 to 20 (UK)
  • 9 possible variations
  • Seam allowances included (see quality chart)
  • Free access to full step-by-step assembly video
  • Bilingual English-French pattern (except the video, subtitles only with automatic translation)
  • More pictures #alcovepattern #atelierscammit
  • Hack to remove the button placket (down jacket version): click here

PAPER PATTERN : instruction booklet + full size pattern > A0 (no overlapping)

PDF PATTERN : instruction file + projector file + full size pattern to print and assemble (1 layer per size and 2 printing formats : A0 = 2 pages / A4 and US Letter = 16 + 14 pages)

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What you will learn with this pattern (see the videos of the main techniques here) : 

  • Secure sewing lines before assembly
  • Lining a sleeveless top without any visible seam (all-in-one facing technique)
  • Assembling a collar with collar stand
  • Making a button placket
  • Making a zipped patch pocket
  • Sewing a hood cut on fold

Recommended fabrics :

  • Weight: medium-heavy to heavy (280 to 400 gsm or 8-12 oz.)
  • Fabric: woven (woolen fabric, gabardine...)
  • Stretch factor*: 0 to 15% without elastane

All version has been made size 38 without any modification (Johanna’s measurements : 1m75 - 87/71/95):

Visit the blog  to learn how to adjust the pattern for height.

Measures :

Sizes 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Height (inches) 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67
Bust (inches) 29,9 31,5 33,1 34,6 36,2 38,2 40,6 42,9 45,3
Waist (inches) 22,8 24,4 26,0 27,6 29,1 31,1 33,5 35,8 38,2
Hip (inches) 32,3 33,9 35,4 37,0 38,6 40,6 42,9 45,3 47,6

Finished garment 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Bust (inches) 35 36 38 40 41 43 46 48 50
Total length long version (inches) 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 30
Garment bottom long version (inches) 42 43 45 46 48 50 52 55 57
Total length short version (inches) 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 25
Garment bottom short version (inches) 40 41 43 45 46 48 50 53 55

Supplies :

For sizes 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Fabric 55" wide (inches):
long version with collar
short version with collar
47
39
55
47
55
47
55
47
55
47
59
51
59
51
59
51
59
51
Lining 55" wide (inches):
long version with collar
short version with collar
35
28
35
28
35
28
39
31
39
31
39
31
39
31
39
31
39
31
Hood (wooven or knitted fabric) 24"
Collar only (with collar stand or stand-up) 6"
Buttons max 7 x 0.7-0.9"
Zipper for upper pocket 1 x 4"
Medium fusible interfacing max 28"
Form tape interfacing (or a 0.4” width thin fusible interfacing band) max 78”

Video

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  • ALCOVE video
  • ALCOVE video
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By (Williams Lake, Canada) on  21 May 2023 (ALCOVE) :
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alcove vest

I love this vest. I made the long version but will definitely be making a short one as well. Great pattern!

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