Sewing inspiration: 9 ideas for sewing a blazer
Strong piece, the blazer or the suit jacket has established itself in our wardrobes and become a real good basic. Colourful, patterned or more classic, for a more sustainable fashion, we decide to sew our blazers ourselves. To help you with this pretty sewing project, we have concocted a selection of patterns and fabrics to sew your suit jacket!
Sewing a blazer to progress in sewing
A piece of character, the blazer is not a sewing project intended for beginners, unlike a skirt or a little dress. If you want to take sewing to the next level, the suit jacket is a great exercise! Its particular collar, the manufacture and assembly of the lining, the often crossed buttoning... The challenges are not lacking to test your know-how. Once you have mastered the technique, you can sew blazers of all colors, and shine in style. Matched with shorts made in the same fabric, you will obtain a beautiful summer suit set, ready to welcome the beautiful days.
What fabrics to sew a blazer?
Usually, the fabrics used to sew a blazer come from the woolen family, chic, rather thick with a nice drape, they are very suitable for this sewing project . Do not be afraid despite everything to think outside the box by betting on other textiles. Neoprene viscose or gingham effect fabrics, all styles are allowed to sew an original blazer. Just remember to choose a lining fabric that is lighter than that of the outside, so as not to distort the fall of your pretty jacket.
Discover our selection of patterns and fabrics for sewing a blazer!
Prince of Wales pattern blazer - Navy Paris
Inspiration: Mayke jacket - Navy ParisPattern: Aava Tailored Blazer - Named ClothingFabric: Chocolate, white and blue Prince of Wales fabric - Pretty Mercerie
Noemie Blazer - Easy Clothes
Inspiration: Noémie black and white gingham blazer - Easy ClothesPattern: Joe blazer - Ready to SewFabric: Stretch cotton fabric with gingham pattern - Pretty Mercerie
Gracie Blazer - Sézane
Inspiration: Gracie jacket - SézanePattern: Le 100 tailored jacket - DP StudioFabric: Old pink chino denim fabric - Pretty Mercerie
Checked Tuxedo - Asos Design
Inspiration: Checked tuxedo - Asos DesignPattern: Aava Tailored Blazer - Named ClothingFabric: Small check fabric - Cousette
Blazer Magali - Easy Clothes
Inspiration: Magali beige blazer with flowers - Easy ClothesPattern: Joe blazer - Ready to SewFabric: Posie Chestnut fabric - Atelier Brunette
Pink tailored jacket - Claudie Pierlot
Inspiration: Tailored jacket with pockets - Claudie PierlotPattern: Le 100 tailored jacket - DP StudioFabric: Blush pink neoprene effect scuba fabric - Pretty Mercerie
Structured suit jacket - Mango
Inspiration: Structured suit jacket - MangoPattern: Joe blazer - Ready to SewFabric: Cedar Crepe Fabric - Atelier Brunette
Blazer Christie - Sézane
Inspiration: Christie jacket - SézanePattern: Françoise jacket - République du ChiffonFabric: Plain mustard yellow interlock fabric - Mondial Tissus
Checked blazer - Claudie Pierlot
Inspiration: Checked suit jacket - Claudie PierlotPattern: Joe blazer - Ready to SewFabric: Houndstooth pattern poly-viscose fabric - Pretty Mercerie