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I made a short DIY shacket in earth-toned colors, gray and olive. And, the best part is that I used up remnants in my stash to make it.
When I force myself to use the fabrics I already have, I get creative. So, before you run out to the store, you might see what leftovers you can use up.
Simplicity S9388 Jacket Pattern
This sewing pattern is great for making a shirt jacket, or shacket. Simplicity S9388 has unisex sizing with nice features.
It’s a button-up, unlined garment. Well, except for the yoke, which has a lining.
It has long sleeves, a back yoke, and large front patch pockets. For the long version, you can add side seam pockets.
Some things you’ll have to tackle are making a pleat and sewing collars, cuffs, buttonholes, and buttons.
Materials
Here are the fabrics and notions I used to make this garment. And I already had the earthy colors in my collection.
Fabric: I got my fabrics from Joann, and the colors go together pretty well. They’re between medium to heavy weight.
The stretch cotton twill is in olive color, and the stretch denim is in gray.
These were leftover pieces from my stash. So, I didn’t have enough of any fabric to make it in one color. And that’s fine with me!
For the yoke lining, I chose a cotton print fabric from Mood Fabrics, and I’ve made a blouse with it.Â
Suggested fabrics are broadcloth, chino, corduroy, cotton blends, lightweight denim, flannel, linen blends, stretch woven, tweed, wood types, and sweatshirt fleece. Lining fabrics to use are flannel, cotton, and polyester.
Notions: For the front closure, I used 3/4-inch (0.75-inch) buttons. I also used medium-weight fusible interfacing on the collar, cuffs, band, etc.
Sewing the Jacket
I love sewing jackets, and this one took time to prep. Otherwise, the construction went along well.
Before cutting, I had to sort through my stash. That was an adventure because I didn’t have the fabric organized well!
I sewed small pieces together to have enough to cut pattern pieces. That’s why you’ll see extra seam lines on my shacket.
Okay, it adds cool details. I just try to make is symetrical so that both sides look even. That way it looks intentional.
The things I like are the yoke lining and the big patch pockets in the front. I don’t really use them, but they’re fun to have!
The sleeves have a pleat that gives them a little volume. I like the wide button-up cuffs.
I made the shorter variation, and wouldn’t really call it a crop. But I added a bottom band from Simplicity S8845 jean jacket pattern.Â
I thought this would look better than sewing a hem. It took more effort to create, but I do like the results.
I topstitched all the seams as well, so they’d look nice and neat.
Now for the buttons… I like to pull out a few options before I sew them on my garment.
Considering I have a billion buttons, I have a lot of options. But these matched perfectly!
Notes
You could use this pattern to make a flannel shirt, and I might do that one day! And for the longer version, I like the thought of making inseam pockets.Â
If you mix fabrics like I did, you might choose ones with similar properties. Honestly, I think denim and twill are amazing for jackets.
The garment took some time to plan and piece together. But I like the outcome, and I love wearing my shacket!
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