The Amelia Jacket is a 1940s-style waisted bomber jacket, named after the indomitable Amelia Earhart. This is a satisfying intermediate project with some great techniques to master.
Amelia features bust darts, a zipped front, a flat collar, full-length sleeves with elasticated cuffs and a wide elasticated waistband. She is fully lined for a beautiful neat finish on the inside and hits at the natural waist.
For a full vintage look, wear Amelia with a tea dress like our or high-waisted trousers like our . Go more contemporary by throwing your bomber jacket over jeans and a t-shirt or wearing it over a jersey dress like our .
The pattern works in a variety of medium weight fabrics such as cotton twill, canvas, corduroy or wool coatings. You could also make a luxurious version in brocade, or the perfect everyday jacket in denim!
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