Like the Style Arc Adelaide jacket that I blogged recently, the Style Arc Loren jacket lends itself to a number of interpretations.

I sewed mine in a quilted knit that I found at Eliza Fabrics. What a fabulous fabric! There was just the one bolt, a designer end. I have been late to discovering the bargainous goodness that can be found at Eliza’s, which is rather sad as apparently they will be closing their doors once they’ve sold most of their extensive inventory.

So, back to the jacket! From the Style Arc website: This easy fit essential jacket will become your favourite go to garment for all seasons and all occasions, this will only be defined by your choice of fabric. Featuring a slim shawl collar and optional patch or inseam pockets. This is a simply constructed pattern that can be made in wool suiting or linen for every day, knit for the weekend or for a touch of glamour make it in lurex fabric or for an on-trend look make it in faux fur. FABRIC SUGGESTION Wool, linen, ponte, crepe, faux fur, sweater knit or lurex.

I really encourage you to pop over to the pattern page and take a look at the photos of the jacket samples – there are four versions in an extremely diverse range of fabrics!  Note that this is an unlined jacket (but for those of you who prefer linings, I think that it would be very straightforward to add one – possibly a great foray into drafting).

This jacket is the perfect style to let the fabric do the talking. It’s also very easy to construct. I mostly used the overlocker! I did need to secure the facings to the jacket outer with fusible Vliesofix tape so that they would not droop. In a different fabric I may have chosen to topstitch them down, or might not have needed to do anything at all but just let them be! They’re nice and wide. I sewed size 12 without any alteration. I might consider a forward shoulder alteration if I’m making it in a woven instead of a stable knit.

It even looks okay with the collar up! I’ve worn this jacket a great deal since I sewed it back at the beginning of winter. The patch pockets are really handy, and it slips perfectly over most clothes. I think that a transseasonal linen version could be in order!