Every fall I buy some faux fur and let it sit in my sewing space until inspiration hits. For this yard of grey faux fur I thought a cropped jacket would be fun. Cropped jackets and sweatshirts are in style this winter and so is fur! This post includes a free pattern download for this easy jacket! It’s one-size and should fit a good range of sizes. I usually wear a Medium for reference. This is the perfect FANCY party accessory! It’s retro without being old and so classy. It’s also super warm and totally vegan. So yes!
I think this cropped jacket gives a fancy/vintage feel with hardly any effort. You can pretty much through it on over any outfit! I did a little monotone grey/black outfit for this. I’m wearing a Neptune Tee that I made and some awesome greyish/purple metallic platform wedges that I found thrifting. They are really fun but I haven’t quite learned how to walk in platform heels yet, hah!
I didn’t line my jacket since the fur won’t fray and the fluff of it covers any unfinished seams. You certainly can line it if you want! Leaving it unlined makes this project super fast and easy. It will take you about 20 minutes!
Before you start, read my post about sewing with faux fur and download the free pattern here
Outfit + fabric details//
pants: Forever 21
Tee: Neptune tee in grey knit from Girl Charlee
Crop Jacket: free pattern with Faux Fur from Joann
Shoes: Dolce Vita, thrifted
Bag + Bracelet: thrifted
Click through for instructions!
Materials:
-1/2 yard of faux fur
1. Print your pattern. It has 5 pages and will print with about a 1/2″ trim. Trim that off and tape pieces together, matching dashed lines. The pages go together like this:
2. Cut out 1 piece on the fold using the top neckline. This will be the back piece.
Cut out 2 front pieces (not on the fold) using the lower neckline.
3. Lay front pieces on top of back piece with right sides (furry sides) together. Pin and stitch along the shoulders and from dot on pattern piece to bottom of side seam.
Backstitch at each end.
4. Flip your jacket right sides out and you’re done! You may need to trim some of the fur to get it looking right.
Come back tomorrow to see what I did with the other half of the yard!
The jacket is adorable, but can we talk about THOSE SHOES! I’m in love with them. You have great style.
They are totally Spice Girl shoes. :) Thanks Alida!
I love the entire outfit Kate. Your style is always just spot on! And your hair!!! I love it :)
Thanks Ashley! I am having fun with the blonde!
Fabulous!!
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Thank you!!
Who could say no to a freebie? Thank you!
No problem! Enjoy!
LOVE YOUR HAIR!!!!!
Thanks Dolores!
You are so gorgeous! And I LOVE this. So simple; so perfect; so chic. Nailed it!
And the little mini version….so cute too :)
Thanks Dana! :)
This is OVER the TOP Adorable!!!! Love all of it!
Thank you so much!
I used this same fur for a Halloween wolf and have quite a bit left over so this could be perfect. My warning is to cut the fur outside because wow does this shed everywhere!
Awesome! Cutting outside is a great idea, I don’t know why I didn’t think of that! I have already vacuumed and there is still fur everywhere!
Love it!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that links to your post:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-faux-fur-cropped-jacket/2014/11/06/
–Anne
Thank you Anne!
Kate, Great coat! Even better hair!!! I love your new color! It is so flattering and it matches both your little ones! Just beautiful! Just had to tell ya!
Thank you Danita! I am enjoying the new hair color! It’s fun!
Can I get a version using faux leather :0). Thanks.
That would be awesome!
When you say 1/2″ trim on pattern. Trim the pattern piece before placing on fabric?
If you print on 8.5″ by 11″ paper you will have about 1/2″ on each edge of the paper to trim off. Don’t trim the pattern piece itself :)