The Sid Bomber Jacket sewing pattern is a versatile, easy make packed with stylish options, making it a great addition to any handmade wardrobe. Featuring a practical zip front, you can choose from three collar styles-rib, high, or rounded flat-along with three hem finishes including a rib band, elasticated casing, or an elasticated facing for the short version. With two cuff options and the choice to sew it long or short, Sid gives you multiple ways to customise your look.
Features
- Easy make
- 3 collars – rib knit, high and rounded flat
- 3 hems – rib knit band, elasticated casing and an elasticated facing (short version only)
- 2 cuffs – rib knit band and elasticated casing
- Long or short length
- Zip front
- This is a great first coat project for experienced beginners!
Fabric Suggestions
Any woven fabric with some drape e.g. Tencel, fine wool or any light jacket fabric, viscose or silk charmeuse, or velvet or pleather for confident sewists. Contrast for ribbed knit options.
Trims
- Zip – see measurement chart for length
- 25mm (1″) wide elastic for elastic casings and cuffs
Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Shoulder width |
46.5 |
48.5 |
50.5 |
52.5 |
54.5 |
56.5 |
58.5 |
60.5 |
62.5 |
64.5 |
66.5 |
68.5 |
70.5 |
72.5 |
| Bust circumference |
105.0 |
110.0 |
115.0 |
120.0 |
125.0 |
130.0 |
135.0 |
140.0 |
146.0 |
152.0 |
158.0 |
164.0 |
170.0 |
176.0 |
| Hem circumference - before rib/elastic |
105.0 |
110.0 |
115.0 |
120.0 |
125.0 |
130.0 |
135.0 |
140.0 |
146.0 |
152.0 |
158.0 |
164.0 |
170.0 |
176.0 |
| Hem elastic for short version (cut length, including 2cm seam allowance) |
65.0 |
70.0 |
75.0 |
80.0 |
85.0 |
90.0 |
95.0 |
100.0 |
106.0 |
112.0 |
118.0 |
124.0 |
130.0 |
136.0 |
| Hem elastic for long version (cut length, including 2cm seam allowance |
75.0 |
80.0 |
85.0 |
90.0 |
95.0 |
100.0 |
105.0 |
110.0 |
116.0 |
122.0 |
128.0 |
134.0 |
140.0 |
146.0 |
| Sleeve length, excluding cuff |
50.1 |
50.4 |
50.7 |
51.0 |
51.3 |
51.6 |
51.9 |
52.2 |
52.5 |
52.8 |
53.1 |
53.4 |
53.7 |
54.0 |
| Sleeve elastic - cut 2 (cut length, including 2cm seam allowance) |
20.2 |
20.8 |
21.4 |
22.0 |
22.6 |
23.2 |
23.8 |
24.4 |
25.0 |
25.6 |
26.2 |
26.8 |
27.4 |
28.0 |
| Zip length - Short, rib collar, no hem band |
46.0 |
46.0 |
46.0 |
46.0 |
46.0 |
46.0 |
46.0 |
46.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
| Zip length - Short, with high collar OR hem band |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
| Zip length - Short, with high collar & hem band |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
56.0 |
61.0 |
61.0 |
61.0 |
61.0 |
61.0 |
61.0 |
| Zip length - Long, rib collar, no hem band |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
66.0 |
| Zip length - Long, with high collar OR hem band |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
70.0 |
| Zip length - Long, with high collar & hem band |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
75.0 |
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Shoulder width |
18 1⁄4
|
19 1⁄8
|
19 7⁄8
|
20 5⁄8
|
21 1⁄2
|
22 1⁄4
|
23 |
23 7⁄8
|
24 5⁄8
|
25 3⁄8
|
26 1⁄8
|
27 |
27 3⁄4
|
28 1⁄2
|
| Bust circumference |
41 3⁄8
|
43 1⁄4
|
45 1⁄4
|
47 1⁄4
|
49 1⁄4
|
51 1⁄8
|
53 1⁄8
|
55 1⁄8
|
57 1⁄2
|
59 7⁄8
|
62 1⁄4
|
64 5⁄8
|
66 7⁄8
|
69 1⁄4
|
| Hem circumference - before rib/elastic |
41 3⁄8
|
43 1⁄4
|
45 1⁄4
|
47 1⁄4
|
49 1⁄4
|
51 1⁄8
|
53 1⁄8
|
55 1⁄8
|
57 1⁄2
|
59 7⁄8
|
62 1⁄4
|
64 5⁄8
|
66 7⁄8
|
69 1⁄4
|
| Hem elastic for Short version (cut length, including 3⁄4" seam allowance) |
25 5⁄8
|
27 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
31 1⁄2
|
33 1⁄2
|
35 3⁄8
|
37 3⁄8
|
39 3⁄8
|
41 3⁄4
|
44 1⁄8
|
46 1⁄2
|
48 7⁄8
|
51 1⁄8
|
53 1⁄2
|
| Hem elastic for Long version (cut length, including 3⁄4" seam allowance) |
29 1⁄2
|
31 1⁄2
|
33 1⁄2
|
35 3⁄8
|
37 3⁄8
|
39 3⁄8
|
41 3⁄8
|
43 1⁄4
|
45 5⁄8
|
48 |
50 3⁄8
|
52 3⁄4
|
55 1⁄8
|
57 1⁄2
|
| Sleeve length excluding cuff |
19 3⁄4
|
19 7⁄8
|
20 |
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄4
|
20 3⁄8
|
20 3⁄8
|
20 1⁄2
|
20 5⁄8
|
20 3⁄4
|
20 7⁄8
|
21 |
21 1⁄8
|
21 1⁄4
|
| Sleeve elastic - cut 2 (cut length, including 3⁄4" seam allowance) |
8 |
8 1⁄4
|
8 3⁄8
|
8 5⁄8
|
8 7⁄8
|
9 1⁄8
|
9 3⁄8
|
9 5⁄8
|
9 7⁄8
|
10 1⁄8
|
10 3⁄8
|
10 1⁄2
|
10 3⁄4
|
11 |
| Zip length - Short, rib collar, no hem band |
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
| Zip length - Short, with high collar OR hem band |
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
20 1⁄8
|
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
| Zip length - Short, with high collar & hem band |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
| Zip length - Long, rib collar, no hem band |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
26 |
| Zip length - Long, with high collar OR hem band |
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
27 1⁄2
|
| Zip length - Long, with high collar & hem band |
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
29 1⁄2
|
Main Fabric Estimate: for long jacket
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 112 cm (44") |
2.65 m (2.90 yd) |
3.20 m (3.50 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.80 m (2.00 yd) |
2.80 m (3.00 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate: for short jacket
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 112 cm (44") |
2.30 m (2.50 yd) |
2.80 m (3.10 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
1.60 m (1.80 yd) |
2.40 m (2.60 yd) |
Fusing Estimate
| sizes |
4-30 |
| Width 90 cm (36") |
0.25 m (0.30 yd) |
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
