Billy & Betty bomber jacket

See the fabric & supplies requirements among the pictures on this page.

YOU WILL NEED:
- Fabric: The pattern is designed for medium to heavy weight knit fabrics such as french terry/college with 10-40% stretch. Use the stretch guide in the pattern to evaluate your fabric. For the following pattern pieces we recommend:
- JERSEY 10-40% stretch: Neckline strip, welt, pocket bag, shoulder flutter. The zipper facing will also look more neat in jersey, but heavier fabric is fine too.
- RIBB (70-80% stretch): Waistband, collar, sleeve cuffs.

- 1 separating zipper: (if you’re choosing that variant): see length above. Get a zipper that is rather too long than too short. On page 32 we show you how to shorten a zipper. If you’re shortening it you’ll need: pliers, side nippers and two zipper stops.

- Snap buttons 10-15 mm in diameter (if you’re choosing that variant): approx. 5-10 buttons depending on size and your preference.

- Iron-on interfacing, with or without stretch: To stabilize the fabric if you’re using attaching snap buttons (on the button placket or welt pockets).

- Sewing machine needle: Don’t forget to use the right needle for your fabric, for knit fabrics a stretch needle is usually recommended.

- Other useful tools: glue marker and/or wonder tape are very useful tools if you’re sewing the zipper.

See the size guide among the pictures on this page.

Choose size based on the child’s chest width and height. Billy & Betty has 12 cm ease at chest width, which means that the finished garment will be 12 cm wider than the child at chest width, if you choose size based on chest width.

PDF PATTERN:

Delivered instantly upon purchase to your e-mail address. This PDF-pattern includes 4 files:

- The pattern in A4/letter size for home printing, 30 pages. Layered.
- The pattern in Projector format, layered.
- The pattern in A0 size for copy shop printing, 2 sheets. Layered.
- The Sewing instructions, 32 pages.

PRINTED PATTERN:
Printed and packaged in the new, updated format. The pattern sheet is printed in color on high-quality 70 g paper that is durable and can be used many times over. The sewing instructions are also color-printed, on 130 g paper. It's a booklet in A5-size, 36 pages. The pattern and booklet are packaged in a beautiful envelope you can save and store your pattern in.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.