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Basil is a lined quilted jacket that blends cozy charm with bold design elements. Its oversized fit and dramatic curved sleeves create a modern silhouette that’s as comfortable as it is eye-catching. Featuring a high V-neckline, center front placket with snaps, and dropped shoulders, Basil is both stylish and relaxed.
The unique curved sleeves add structure, while the fully lined construction and double-fold self-binding give it a polished finish. Basil's cozy texture and striking silhouette make it a standout piece for your handmade wardrobe.
Hayle is wearing a size 2 Basil jacket. We added 1 1/2" to the body length and 2 1/2" to the sleeve length. Her measurements are, bust: 33 1/2" (85 cm), waist: 25 1/2" (64.75 cm), hip: 38" (96.5 cm), and she is 5'10" (1.78 m) tall.
Morgan is wearing a size 20 Basil jacket with no adjustments. Her measurements are bust: 48" (122 cm), waist: 41" (104 cm), hip: 52" (132 cm), and she is 5' 9" (1.75 m) tall.
Fabric and Fit
Fabric recommendations:
For the main fabric, look for lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics such as chambray, poplin, quilting cotton, denim, flannel, twill, linen, and linen blends.
If you want a cozy lining, look for fabrics like chambray, poplin, quilting cotton, flannel, lawn, or shirting. If you want to use a more traditional lining, look for rayon lining or synthetic linings.
Fitting tutorials:
This jacket is designed to be easy to fit, so the most helpful fitting adjustments will be for lengthening or shortening, at the body or the sleeves. Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern.
Seamwork Style Ideas
Here are three ideas for styling the Basil jacket with other Seamwork patterns.
Create the ultimate layered look for winter by wearing it over the Dani pinafore and Lenny turtleneck top. Add a pair of tights if you get cold.
Sew an office-friendly look with the Elaine trousers and the Eden shawl-collar shirt.
Stay comfy by wearing it with the Margo knit pencil skirt and Alice knit long-sleeved tee.
