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Cris Wood Sews Zero Waste Throw Jacket Sewing Pattern

CRIS WOOD SEWS • Throw Jacket PDF Sewing Pattern • NEW

£13.00

PDF sewing pattern • Custom sizing • Skill level: Confident beginner

The Throw Jacket Sewing Pattern by Cris Wood Sews is a relaxed, zero waste layering piece designed with an oversized silhouette and effortless drape. Inspired by simple wrap styles, it features a soft, open front and wide, fluid shaping that allows the fabric to fall naturally around the body

The design includes practical patch pockets and fully enclosed seams for a clean, considered finish. Its loose, versatile form makes it an ideal piece for layering across seasons — whether worn as a lightweight jacket, an easy cover-up or a statement outer layer.

With custom sizing based on your own measurements and a construction approach using simple seams, this pattern offers an accessible and highly wearable introduction to zero waste sewing.

Perfect for:

Sewing an easy, oversized jacket or layering piece
Exploring zero waste sewing techniques in a beginner-friendly way
Creating everyday garments for year-round wear
Anyone looking for a zero waste sewing pattern with custom sizing

Skill level • Beginner

Pattern details:

PDF sewing pattern using zero waste cutting (no traditional pattern pieces)
Custom sizing based on your own body measurements
Oversized, relaxed silhouette
Fully enclosed seams for a clean finish

Suggested fabrics • This pattern works well in a variety of woven and stable knit fabrics such as:

Linen and linen blends
Lightweight cottons and cotton gauze
Cotton jacquard
Viscose and rayon blends
Silk

Softer fabrics will create a more fluid, draped look, while structured fabrics will give the jacket a more sculptural, architectural shape.

Fabric requirements • Please see last image for fabric requirements.

You will also need • Matching thread

Sewing tips:

Choose your fabric carefully depending on how you’d like the jacket to drape or hold shape
Take time to follow the cutting layout accurately for a successful zero waste result
Press seams well to highlight the clean, minimal construction

What is Zero Waste Sewing?

Zero waste pattern cutting is a method of designing garments so the full piece of fabric is used, eliminating or significantly reducing offcuts.

Instead of cutting around traditional pattern pieces, shapes are drawn directly onto the fabric... creating an efficient and sustainable layout.

A more mindful way of sewing, with less waste and more intention behind every garment.

Sewing inspiration: Try the Throw Jacket in linen for an easy everyday layer, or in a textured jacquard for a more statement piece. It also works beautifully in softer knits for a cosy, relaxed feel.

Why we recommend this pattern: The Throw Jacket is a wonderfully versatile layering piece. With its relaxed shape, clean construction and adaptability across fabrics, it’s a pattern you’ll return to again and again while exploring a more mindful approach to sewing.

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