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Longer-line garments always look more flattering than their shorter cousins, and this exclusive design by Amanda Walker is no exception. Made in forgiving lightweight washed wool, the fabric has a slight stretch making it super-easy to work with. The clever pattern involves minimum cutting and the self-lined facings add a really professional finish. We opted for statement red, a colour that suits most skin tones and once teamed with a timeless Breton style striped top, the look is bang up to date.
1 Download and print the templates. Cut out the pieces following the cutting guide. Fuse interfacing to the front facings and one of the collars. With the right sides of the two collars facing, stitch them together leaving the neck edge open. Trim away the bulk from the corners, then turn to the right side. Tease out the seams and corners and press.
2 Match, pin and stitch the shoulder seams of the front two jacket pieces to the back jacket with right sides facing. Press the seam allowances open. Align the centre of the collar on the neck edge and the centre back neck edge of the jacket back, matching the notches and dots and stitch to the neck of the jacket.
3 Pin and stitch the shoulder seams of the two front facing pieces to the back facing, with right sides facing. Press the seam allowances open. Position the
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