This Flora Jacket is made from a vintage blanket sourced from Ukraine, in a stunning, jewel-toned blue with a contrast floral pattern in an icy blue. The collar is lined with, and the edges, pockets, and sleeves are bound in deep burgundy linen. The front placket is made from a narrow strip of an antique woven coverlet, that was juuuuust wide enough after opening the seam allowance to salvage into the front contrast placket of this special jacket.
This style jacket features a scooped side hem, bound edges, plackets and inner collar, antique brass snaps and oversized handwarmer style pockets. This is the Flora Jacket pattern by Brightside Pattern Company that I pattern tested for them, and they were kind enough to grant me permission to make finished coats available to you! The fit is oversized through the body with slimmer arms, and a stand up collar - a truly amazing fit!
It is possible this piece shows its age in places in the form of worn, slightly discolored areas, and/or mends - these are not viewed as flaws, but rather giving it character and showing its history. Please review all images as returns are not accepted - no exceptions.
For reference, I am 5'7" and my body measurements are: 34.5" bust, 26.5" waist, 37" hips.
Measurements (taken flat across) - it can be helpful to compare measurements a coat you already own:
Chest (armpit to armpit): 23.5"
Length (top of the shoulder to bottom hem): 23”
Sleeve (armpit to sleeve hem): 18.5"
Arm length (against the collar to sleeve opening): 28.5"