In the fall-winter season 2018–2019, bomber jackets are becoming increasingly popular. The main feature of this jacket is the elastic bands on the sleeves and waistband. This is truly a universal item. It is distinguished by a wide variety of styles and colors. The jacket goes well with any style: casual or classic, sporty or romantic. The most common option is the sports model. With the right approach, you can sew a bomber jacket yourself by properly preparing the patterns.
Women's bomber pattern
Most often, classic products are sewn to standard sizes. If necessary, girls adjust them to their own parameters: chest girth, sleeve length and product change.
You can find suitable options on the Internet. Sites specializing in clothing modeling have a large selection. Here you can download patterns by size for free. You should also pay attention to specialized printed publications.Magazines such as Burda and newspapers publish the necessary measurements and shapes of blanks. Both options will provide detailed descriptions and diagrams of each stage of preparation and sewing. This will greatly facilitate the work when sewing women's and children's bomber jackets.
Having decided on the model, you need to take measurements.
Required measurements
In order to create the correct patterns, you need to take the necessary body measurements. For this you will need:
- neck girth;
- the length of the sleeve;
- shoulder width;
- arm circumference (add about 5 cm to this figure for a loose fit);
- wrist circumference (for sewing cuffs);
- chest girth;
- waist circumference (also add about 5 cm).
After all the necessary measurements have been taken and recorded, you can begin constructing the pattern.
Pattern diagrams
You can use basic patterns as a basis or make your own. It is recommended to make drawings on paper or cardboard, and then transfer them to fabric. This will avoid wasting fabric.
For one sleeves one part is used. We measure the circumference of the arm, add 5 cm. This is necessary so that the product is looser. We measure the required sleeve length. Don't forget about the cuffs. It is recommended to add 1-2 cm to the final result, left for seam allowances.
Let's do backrest. To do this, you will need the width of the shoulders and the required length of the product. The back pattern also requires one piece. We leave protrusions for the sleeves and neckline, and don’t forget about the elastic band on the waistband.
The shelf is the front part. Sewing requires 2 parts. It is necessary to measure the shoulder width from the front side, chest circumference and neck circumference. You can make one solid part, and then carefully divide it in the center into 2 identical ones.
The main thing is not to forget about neckline. You can immediately select place for pockets. To do this, you need to mark the places for the cuts. Cut out leaves for pockets. They are sewn at the base. Standard sizes are 10 cm in length and 2 cm in width.
You should also prepare in advance elastic bands for sleeves and waistband. Their width is about 5 cm. For sizes, you will need measurements of the girth of the wrists and waist.
Collar stripe is approximately 5–7 cm wide. The ends of the pattern must be narrowed and pointed. The length is based on the girth from collarbone to collarbone, covering the neck.
Lining prepared according to the dimensions of the main patterns. It will be needed for the back, sleeves and front.
ATTENTION: The lining fabric can be used in a rich orange color. It turns out a small reference to the history of the origin of the jacket. Also, this type will look bright and original.
Children's bomber pattern
Bomber jacket is a universal outerwear. It can replenish not only the wardrobe of adults, but also children. You can sew an original children's jacket yourself. The finished product will be creative and will become a favorite among little fashionistas.
Preparing patterns
To create a pattern, similar dimensions are required as for an adult jacket.
Required measurements:
- neck girth;
- the length of the sleeve;
- wrist circumference;
- shoulder width;
- chest girth;
- waist circumference
You need to add a few centimeters to your waist and wrist measurements to make the bomber jacket a loose fit.
ATTENTION: You can also remove patterns from a similar sweatshirt or light jacket. To do this, the product must be placed on a hard and flat surface.
Description of the pattern
It is recommended to carry out preparations on paper or cardboard.This action will help save the amount of fabric and identify excess during sewing in time.
For tailoring sleeves 2 parts are used. They are based on the sleeve length and wrist circumference. Do not forget about additional allowance for allowances for a looser fit, as well as cuffs.
For the back The dimensions of the shoulder width and the required length of the product are used. We leave a few centimeters at the bottom for an elastic insert - a distinctive feature of the bomber jacket.
2 front parts - shelves. You can make a small allowance in the shoulder area so that the seams go down a little. Products of this cut are very popular now.
Additional details: neckline, stitching for pockets (10*2 cm), cuffs for sleeves and elastic waistband (5–7 cm wide). Measurements for the jacket lining can be made using the basic sewing dimensions.
ADVICE: As materials, you can use several fabrics that match the shade. Such a combined product will be distinguished by its brightness and originality.
Conclusion
The bomber jacket has firmly established itself in every wardrobe as a versatile, spectacular and very comfortable item. It can be easily combined with different clothing styles and used as a basic element in an outfit. A competent approach and a few simple steps will help you prepare patterns and sew a unique bomber jacket for an adult or child according to your own sketches. This jacket will help you create your own style and stand out from the crowd.
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