Novel Jacket Ideas for the Wild Spring Weather

There's a short window each spring when you finally get to wear your favorite jackets — too light for winter, not pumpkin spice enough for fall, but perfect for the cooler days before everything blooms. Here are a few interesting patterns for sewing your own transitional jacket, paired with fabrics and notions to bring them together. A Denim Duster We love this novel jean-jacket-as-duster. It's one version of the I AM Patterns Gold Jacket, which can be made in 18 variations, from a sleeveless vest to the one above. Soft Italian Denim in Raisin Deep purple denim soft enough to sew with no breaking in. Corozo Buttons in Dry Mustard Sustainably made from Tagua nuts with a visible natural grain. Beluga Denim Raw, selvedge denim, with a striated mix of deep indigo and dark aqua. Jeans Buttons in Antique Brass Classic hammer in buttons in a muted metal finish. Utility Jacket with Hidden Whimsy A lining is perfect for bringing a little silly to the serious. The unisex Beachcomber Jacket from Friday Pattern Company does the job without sacrificing the good outerwear features like multiple pockets, a hood, and room to layer. Organic Cotton Canvas in Espresso Sturdy canvas in a saturated brown. Forage Earth Cotton Lawn For the mycophiles, a bounty of fun guys from Birch Organic Fabrics. Organic Cotton Twill in Cobalt Vivid blue 100% cotton twill, preshrunk for easy sewing. Sunshine Daisies Cotton Lawn Bright yellow organic cotton with delicate white daisies from Birch Organics. Light, Loose, and Open The relaxed lines of Pekka Jacket by Ready to Sew Patterns feel like a long, comforting exhale. Inspired by the Japanese haori, it can be made with or without a lining. Luxe Laundered Linen in Lilac Yarn-Dyed Daisies Cotton Fabric in Cornflower Luxe Laundered Linen in Oatmeal Nani Iro Organic Cotton Lawn in Lei Nani Pink Elegant Swing Jacket The Juliet Coat by By Hand London embodies mid-twentieth century chic. It's structural a-line is perfect for large-scale prints. Cotton Linen Canvas Flowers Large-scale blossoms on a midweight natural canvas. Cotton Lawn in Aqua A vivid turquoise lawn from Lady McElroy. Cotton Linen Cat Canvas Large-scale gray cats on a midweight natural canvas. Cotton Lawn in Aubergine A rich eggplant purple lawn from Lady McElroy.