Moto Jacket Pattern Release!

The Moto Jacket pattern is here!

It seems that no matter what I end up feeling rushed to release at the end and there was one set of tester photos that didn’t make it into the final pattern.  Aren’t these photos taken by Monica M just lovely?  Trust me, they’ll be in listing photos and if I ever need to update the pattern itself I’ll be sure to get one in there when I do.So let’s talk about the pattern:  It’s for girls OR boys sized 2T to 12Y.  And when I say for girls or boys, I kept in mind the right-over-left or left-over-right orientation and made sure to give instructions for getting the orientation the way you want.

I also have dimensions and instructions for shortening a zipper to the correct length.  I’m also going to have a video for this and for sewing the welt pockets.  For real, neither thing is that difficult!  They just take a little patience and accuracy.

I’ll be sharing the version I’m making with the awesome laminated leather I received from Leather Hide Store.  It has this great houndstooth pattern that looks like it’s embossed.  I have been waiting to be able to use it as the example in my videos and things just have been a little crazy, or the weather has been too bad to film.  Fingers crossed I can get them filmed and edited very soon!

Lest you think you have to use leather I wanted to show you one of the tester versions.  Carin made this one using lightweight board short fabric and netting to make a Moto Jacket lightweight enough to go fishing.  There have been versions using denim, home decor fabric, and all manner of refashioned materials.

I’m also putting together a pattern tour and maybe some more fun and games for July 21 – 25.  In the meantime, enjoy a release discount of 20% with the code MOTORELEASE in my shop through June 30.  It’s good on all my patterns with the exception of the Haven Acres Mini Collection Bundle – you can still buy each of the patterns in the bundle and would get an additional 5% off over the bundle pricing.