Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: US 0-20 (approx. UK 6-20 based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Blanca Flight Suit is a semi-fitted, highly customisable boiler suit pattern with a clear nod to vintage workwear. Designed to be practical yet stylish, it can be sewn in a wide range of fabrics and easily dressed up or down depending on your choice of cloth and finishing details.

It features a centre front zip, cleverly designed patch pockets that double as belt loops, and the option of a tie belt or buckled belt for shaping. A traditional shirt collar and distinctive pleated back add structure and interest. You can tailor the look with long sleeves, a tapered sleeve with snap fastening, or a short sleeve version. The straight leg can be left full length, cropped, or tapered at the hem with a leg tab. For the bodice, choose between a classic patch breast pocket or a zippered pocket for a more utilitarian finish.

Suggested Fabrics

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 colourNon-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. Sizes 0-4=20, Sizes 6-14=22, Sizes 16-20=24.Marking toolPoint turner for collarZipper footOptional: Topstitching thread in contrast colourOptional: 2 x 5 non-separating zipper for zippered breast pocketOptional: 2 x 1/2 snap buttons for optional tapered sleeveOptional: 4 x 5/8 regular buttons for optional tapered pant hem tabOptional: 1.5 buckle closure for optional buckle belt2 (50mm) wide elastic (1 yd / .9m)