PDF Pattern - Blanca Flight Suit | Closet Core Patterns

PDF Pattern - Blanca Flight Suit | Closet Core PatternsThe Blanca Flight Suit is a semi fitted, highly customisable boiler suit pattern inspired by vintage workwear. With multiple sleeve and leg options, it can be made in a variety of fabrics and can easily be styled up or down. Blanca features a centre front zipper, patch pockets that double as belt loops, an optional tie belt or buckled belt, a traditional shirt collar and a unique pleated back design. Customise your flight suit by adding a long sleeve,

The Blanca Flight Suit is a semi-fitted, highly customisable boiler suit pattern inspired by vintage workwear. With multiple sleeve and leg options, it can be made in a variety of fabrics and can easily be styled up or down.

Blanca features a centre front zipper, patch pockets that double as belt loops, an optional tie belt or buckled belt, a traditional shirt collar and a unique pleated back design. Customise your flight suit by adding a long sleeve, tapered sleeve with a snap button, or short sleeve. The leg is cut straight, with the option to crop it or taper at the hem with a leg tab. In addition, choose between a classic breast patch pocket or zippered pocket for added detail. 

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Ranges: 0-20 & 14-32

• Size range and Fabric Requirements 0-20 - click here
• Size range and Fabric Requirements 14-32 - click here

Finished Garment Measurements: 

• Finished Garment Measurements 0-20 - click here
• Finished Garment Measurements 14-32 - click here

Fabric Suggestion:

For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like denim, twill, canvas and mid to heavyweight linen and cotton. For a softer effect, choose mid-weight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, cupro or silk noil. 

Notions:

• Medium weight fusible interfacing (0.5yd/0.5m for 45” wide interfacing)
• Pocket lining (0.25 yd/0.25m)
• Polyester thread in matching colour
• Non-separating zipper (use metal teeth for sturdy fabrics and plastic for lighter weight fabrics). Please note a longer zipper may be used and trimmed to size- separating zippers can also be used if properly closed with a bar tack. 
  • 0-20 Size Range: 
    • Sizes 0-4=20”
    • Sizes 6-14=22”
    • Sizes 16-20=24”
  • 14-32 Size Range:
    • Sizes 14-16=22"
      
    • Sizes 18-26=24"
    • Sizes 28-32=26"
• Marking tool
• Point turner for collar
• Zipper foot
• Optional: Topstitching thread in contrast colour
• Optional: 2 x 5” non-separating zipper for zippered breast pocket
• Optional: 2 x 1/2” snap buttons for optional tapered sleeve
• Optional: 4 x 5/8” regular buttons for optional tapered pant hem tab
• Optional: 1.5” buckle closure for optional buckle belt