Friday Pattern Co. : Ilford Jacket Pattern
The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style that’s modular design makes for a pattern that is simple, yet impactful. It can be customized a million different ways and really is a “choose your own adventure” type of pattern that incorporates your design sense into the project!
It features drop shoulders and comes with two sleeve options: a placketed sleeve with cuff, and an easy to sew boxy sleeve for a more relaxed vibe.
It also includes two lengths as well as a bunch of pocket templates that you can mix and match! The possibilities are endless! You can wear the Ilford as a jacket or shirt depending on the fabric you use.
This is a fun, skill building pattern that you will want to make/wear again and again! This pattern is for everyone and looks great on all genders!
Skill level: Confident beginner
Sizes: XS - 4X
*See images for more sizing information and fabric requirements.
Suggested Fabric: The Ilford Jacket is designed for wovens and can be made from a wide variety of fabrics! For a boxier look go for a lightweight canvas, linen, denim, or corduroy. It also looks amazing in a drapey woven. When sewn up in a flannel, it is the perfect fall layering piece! The design lines of this pattern are simple enough that you have room to experiment with fabrics you may not have worked with before!
Notions:
- 5-10 buttons (any size is fine, but we recommend 1-1.5” buttons)
- 1 yard fusible interfacing (weight depends on the fabric you are using but probably light to mid weight)
- Matching thread
Yardage Requirements:
REGULAR LENGTH JACKET
SIZES XS - M:
- 45” wide fabric // 2.25 yards (2.1 metres)
- 54 - 60” wide fabric // 1.75 yards (1.6 metres)
SIZES L - XXL:
- 45” wide fabric // 2.5 yards (2.3 metres)
- 54-60” wide fabric // 2.25 yards (2.1 metres)
SIZES 1X - 4X
- 45” wide fabric // 2.75 yards (2.5 metres)
- 54-60” wide fabric // 2.63 yards (2.4 metres)
LONGER JACKET
SIZES XS - M:
- 45” wide fabric // 2.75 yards (2.5 metres)
- 54 - 60” wide fabric // 2.3 yards (2.1 metres)
SIZES L - XXL:
- 45” wide fabric // 3 yards (2.7 metres)
- 54-60” wide fabric // 2.75 yards (2.5 metres)
SIZES 1X - 4X
- 45” wide fabric // 3.33 yards (3 metres)
- 54-60” wide fabric // 3 yards (2.7 metres)
1) Upload your PDF pattern file(s).
2) Add notes (sizes, layers, colour vs black & white).
3) Set page quantity = total number of A0 pages. (Example: a 5-page pattern = 5 pages)
4) Select how many copies you need (if you need more than one copy of the pattern)
5) Choose delivery - folded shipping (Canada-wide) or rolled pickup (Sprucedale or Toronto Parkdale).
5) Checkout - we print within 1 business day.
- Format: A0 (33.1" x 46.8") / 36" wide roll
- Paper: 75–90 gsm bond - durable, lightweight, easy to work with
- Print options: Black & White (default) or Colour
- Scaling: Always printed at 100% true size - your test square will be accurate
- File upload limit: 20 MB per file (PDF or ZIP). Larger? Compress into a .zip.
- Folded (default for shipping): Shipped flat in a sturdy envelope or parcel - economical and reliable for Canadian delivery.
- Rolled (local pickup only): Rolled into a bundle for easy handling. Available at our Sprucedale studio or from our weekly Parkdale, Toronto drop-off.
Same-day printing on most orders placed before 9am; always within 1 business day.
- True-to-scale accuracy on a professional HP DesignJet wide-format printer
- Fast fulfilment - most orders ready to ship/pickup from Sprucedale next business day; local pickup in Parkdale weekly
- Affordable Canadian shipping - folded and flat for best rates
- Local pick up service - rolled pickup in Toronto or Sprucedale
- Add on any additional notions, fabric and tools you may need for your project
- Save time & tape - no more tiling, trimming, or scaling errors
If your pattern has 5 A0 pages:
- Upload your file(s)
- Select Page Quantity = 5 pages
- Add notes if needed (e.g., "Print size 10 only")
- Add to cart
- If you have another pattern to print, upload your next file & repeat!
- Select folded shipping or rolled local pickup
- Checkout and we’ll handle the rest