Amanda Walker’s drape front jacket is the perfect cover-up for spring, with a flattering shape that's ideal for layering over lighter garments. The design is suited to lightweight fabrics including linen for a crisp drape, or jersey for a cosier cover-up - try a vibrant shade to cheer up those inevitable dull days.
1 Download and print the pattern pieces via the download button above. Pin each pattern piece to the material and cut out each one, referring to the illustrated guide above for placement. Mark on the notches relevant to your size with tailor’s chalk.
2 With right sides facing and working along the top, straight edges, fold in 1cm to the wrong side and press, fold over a further 1cm and press before edge stitching in place. Repeat for the second back panel.
3 With the right sides together, stitch the centre back seam using a straight machine stitch. Neaten the edges and press the seam to the right-hand side. With the right side facing, topstitch along the seam in a neat straight line.
4 Join the shoulder seams of the front and back panels of the jacket. Place the section with right sides together and work a straight machine stitch