The origin of the jacket is unknown. At different times, different peoples wore short outerwear, similar to modern jackets.
It can be clearly stated only that the very first jackets appeared among the northern peoples, which was due to the harsh climate. At the same time, in each region, jackets were named differently. Some names have survived to this day, for example, "Alaska" - the traditional clothing of the Eskimos.
In Europe, jackets appeared in the Middle Ages. Basically they were sewn from genuine leather and worn by their archers, musketeers and hussars. Later, jackets were sewn from cotton and denim.
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The popularity of jackets today is due not only to their convenience, versatility and a huge variety of models, colors and materials, but also to fashion trends. Shops offer options designed for every taste and budget. And models from the catwalk amaze with their sophistication, unusual cut, and sometimes deliberate pretentiousness.
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But with all this diversity, there is another alternative - to sew a jacket with your own hands.
Choose a jacket pattern
If you are a beginner dressmaker, but want to try something new and more complicated, a jacket is a great option for a new step. Just choose simple models with a minimum of detail.
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If your experience indicates the absence of barriers, then feel free to take on another sewing project and choose models with a complex cut and interesting details, on a quilted lining or with insulation.
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Which fabric to choose
Traditionally, all kinds of raincoat and jacket fabrics are used for sewing jackets.
But is it possible to agree with such a framework? Of course not!
Use woolen and mixed fabrics for the most stylish incarnations, cotton and jeans are suitable for light models, jacquard, lace and silk are ideal for trendy and glamorous models, and do not forget about fabrics with a special coating that are not afraid of any whims of the weather.
All these materials for jackets expand the boundaries, forcing the imagination to be creative in a new sewing project.
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Lining and insulation
Almost any jacket is sewn on a lining. Usually, viscose lining fabrics are used for these purposes. They have a smooth silky surface that provides absolute comfort in wearing. Also, mixed materials are suitable for jacket lining. For luxurious options, use natural silk.
For a warm jacket, in addition to the lining, you will also need a heater. It can be a quilted lining, in which the fabric is already quilted with insulation. It is easiest to work with such a lining. If you want to choose not only the lining fabric, but also the insulation on your own, you will have to assemble this “pie” yourself.
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The choice of modern heaters allows you to sew a jacket for any season, from soma thin models to voluminous and very warm "dutik", designed for severe frosts. How to, and most importantly, which insulation to choose, read in our detailed master class:
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In addition to the main and lining fabrics, as well as insulation, you still need the appropriate accessories for the jacket:
- zipper,
- buttons
- decorative cords,
- buttons
- stitching threads and much more.
Which consumables to use, the selected jacket model will tell you.
