The Besharl Jacket sewing pattern creates a stylish shawl-collared jacket with a slightly cocooned shape, three quarter length sleeves and a dropped back hemline.
- Shawl collar
- Slight cocoon shape
- Dropped back hemline on long version, straight hem on short version
- 3/4 length sleeve
- Long or short option
- Long version has optional inseam pockets
- Bound inside seam option on neckband
Fabric Suggestions
Cashmere, merino wool or boiled wool, Ponte, sweater knit or any fabric with drape
Trims
- Optional – 50mm (2") wide bias binding in contrast or matching colour for the neckband
- Optional – contrasting woven fabric for inseam pockets (long version)
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
A*a (verified owner) – :
Made a muslin out of a fleece blanket. Found the in-seam pockets far too far back – you really have to pull the whole frnt forward in order to get your hands in – and the arm cuffs too narrow (and I don’t think I have particularly fat arms!). Would make it again in a heavier fabric but put the pockets in the front band seam instead and increase the width of the cuffs by a good 2 or 3″.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
j***n (verified owner) – :
A very easy jacket to sew. I used a Medium weight double knit, the jacket drapes beautifully and is very flattering to wear.
I love this pattern.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
C*****a (verified owner) – :
Made from a woven wool cashmere. Worked really well, interesting structure and a quick sew. Great pattern.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
l******6 (verified owner) – :
I’m wearing the jacket today with a wide leg pant and the Evie top.
The jacket took a bit of concentration to put together. Once I figured it out is became very intuitive. I don’t use social media, but I can send photos.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C*****a (verified owner) – :
Very flattering shape and very easy to put together. It was my first project with heavier wool fabric and I didn´t struggle at all. I went down a size after reading the final garment measurements, so I appreciate they send multiple size PDFs. It´s still quite roomy everywhere but the sleeves. I used a wool fabric with no stretch and quite like the structured final look. I plan to sew it with a medium weight knit fabric next, which I´ve seen online looks more like a cardigan than a coat.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
g***v (verified owner) – :
This was the first Style Arc pattern I made, and I really love it. I found it runs big. I made size 10, per size chart, but I used a chunky wool fabric and I had to take a bigger seam allowance to make sure the fabric is caught in the serger seam, so I think it ended up a size smaller. It fits great, so I just know to make size 8 for the future. The pattern is great, and I love how it looks on me.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
j*****n (verified owner) – :
Love the look. I made it with a real drapery, but not real stretchy woven rayon. A little bit of a mistake. There was too much on the sides for me, and ended up serging out an inch and a half, including the pockets, tapering to the sleeve. I saved it, and I’ll wear it again, but I won’t make it again unless I follow the pattern with a knit.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
m*******s (verified owner) – :
I love this pattern. I have made it in so many combinations. I even put fancy silver zippers in the pleat of the pants. So comfortable.