Pattern making and sewing bomber jackets for men and women

Since 2018, such a product as a bomber jacket has come into use. This jacket looks great not only on young people, but also on adults. This article talks about how to sew a bomber jacket with your own hands and what you need for this.

Distinguishing features

This product was popular with American pilots during World War II. Previously, such jackets were only made to order for pilots. After the war, men who wore these jackets could show by their appearance that they had been in the war. One of the first girls who preferred such a product was Marilyn Monroe. Subsequently, the fashion for bombers spread throughout Europe.

Previously, this model of jackets was worn only by men. This wardrobe item came to our country from the USA.

Women's bomber jackets began to appear in the early 2000s. Over the past 20 years, the product has been produced in different styles: with decoration or for a specific occasion (evening, casual).

Distinctive features of the jackets:

• elastic bands at the waist and sleeves;
• mostly made from genuine leather;
• there are upper pockets in the front;
• can be both winter and summer;
• different types of collars.

Varieties

This jacket is quite practical. It does not restrict movement and provides excellent protection in cold weather.

Three main styles of jackets:

• evening bomber. Gucci started producing them several years ago. This item is perfect for parties or evening walks. The materials used for such items are mostly dense. Crepe satin is used as a lining. If it is necessary to emphasize the figure, lighter fabrics are used for the lining. Shiny and bright fabrics with ornaments or patterns are selected for an evening bomber;

• sports style bomber jacket. These jackets are usually made of jersey, viscose, ponte, denim. The color is usually discreet black or white;
• Cocktail model - a delicate women's bomber jacket. It is made of georgette, silk, brocade, mesh fabrics. The base is a material with a pattern of flowers or plants.

You can decorate the products using various methods. Rhinestones, beads, natural fur, beaded patches or brooches look great. Floral motifs and animal prints are used in children's models.

What is needed for sewing

Basic tools for work:

• several meters of knitted mesh fabric;
• half a meter of light fabric;
• lightning;
• half a meter of natural fur for a monogram;
• overlock, needles, threads, fabric roller.

Experienced craftswomen recommend always processing fabric with an overlock. There are quite thin materials that start to crumble when cut. Also, before work, you need to check the fabric for punctures. You need to take the fabric, insert a working needle into it and pull it out. If there is a hole left in the material, it is better not to use it, because the threads will hold flimsily when sewing the parts.

Pattern Description

A beginner will be able to fold and sew such a jacket. On average, it consists of 10 elements. It is advisable to construct a pattern on thick cardboard. You can transfer the drawing to the fabric using chalk or carbon paper. But you need to be careful, because carbon paper does not wash off the fabric. You can look up all the necessary measurements on the Internet in order to sew a jacket. For beginners, you can use a basic pattern of a regular jacket with changes. Below are described the schemes of a bomber jacket for men and women.

Female

This type of garment requires significantly less fabric than men's models. First, you need to cut out two sleeves. Then cut out the back and the front. For girls, you can make an arched neckline with an elastic band. In the women's version, the elastic waistband can be striped or floral. If desired, rivet buttons can be made instead of a zipper. The sleeves should be a little loose, but fit tightly around the wrists.

Male

Here you will need more fabric for the back. You also need to sew deep pockets and a neck (in a standing position). Classic men's bombers are decorated with stripes. The bottom elastic should be wider than on the women's version. Men's styles are more restrained, without strong decoration and in dark colors.

Opening a bomber jacket

Before you start working with the fabric, you need to wash it. This is done so that the finished product does not shrink significantly during the first wash. Depending on the material, the jacket may shrink several sizes. Then it will have to be re-sewn, and this is beyond the power of inexperienced craftswomen.

Progress of work

The entire process is divided into five stages. For beginners, it is advisable to use inexpensive fabrics so that you don’t feel sorry for making mistakes. Below are the steps for making a jacket with your own hands.

Sewing together bomber jacket parts

Step-by-step sewing:

• First, you need to baste the front and back along the shoulder seams on the left side. Secure with pins and sew on the machine;
• fasten the sleeve pieces together. Fold the sleeve pieces in half to find the middle. Start baste the sleeves;

• the threads sticking out of the sleeves must be pulled inside and secured;
• Sew the sleeves from the joints with the base of the jacket to the wrist.

Inserting elastic waistband

1. Prepare elastic material for the bottom of the garment (the size depends on the hip circumference, so this measurement is necessary);
2. The elastic band should be slightly shorter than the base of the bomber jacket. This is necessary so that the product matches its model;
3. Secure the ribbon to the bottom of the bomber jacket using pins;
4. Overlock the bottom side of the waistband together with the base of the jacket;
5. Next, fasten this strip with a clasp.

Making cuffs

Step-by-step sewing:

1. It is necessary to cut a piece of fabric with approximate dimensions of 10 cm in width and 17 cm in length. The dimensions will depend on the wrist circumference. Fold this piece in half and sew on the machine;
2. You need to fold the piece in the center and pin one part under the other to hide the stitches;
3. Place the ends of the sleeve into the cuff and secure with pins;
4. Sew the cuff and sleeve inside using the raglan overlock. Turn the cuff inside out and shape it at the wrist. Do the same on the second sleeve;
5. Cut the zipper and fix it on opposite parts of the jacket's front. Fold a strip of classic knitwear in the center, and then fix the lower side of the zipper from the inside of the resulting fold. Secure the zipper with pins so that the teeth are far from the raw edge;
6. Sew on the clasp and remove the pins.

Sewing pockets

1. Measure the neck of the jacket and cut a strip of classic knitwear of the appropriate size. For example, you can take the dimensions, width 10 cm and length 45 cm. Cut the corners in the strip diagonally to form a more sinuous line of the collar at the base of the fastener;
2. Carefully secure the knitted collar piece around the neck of the jacket and sew the collar on;
3. Next, you need to cut pockets on the front of the product;
4. The depth is selected individually. Cut out pockets and overlock them so that they do not crumble.

Sew on a monogram

You can create a monogram design using photo editors. To simplify the work, a regular ready-made template will do.

Cut out a design for decoration from real fur, and then sew it to the jacket on any side.

The decoration can be anything you want. For the female model, you can use brooches, hairpins or beads. For men, satin stitch embroidery is perfect.

What to wear with

This item is considered, in fact, universal. The bomber looks great with jeans, long skirts, sneakers. The jacket looks quite original on a light summer dress. Winter models go well with boots and ankle boots.

For men, the bomber jacket can be worn with jeans and wide scarves. Sneakers or trainers are suitable as footwear.

It is not recommended to wear such a jacket in combination with office style. A business suit and a bomber jacket look absolutely repulsive.

With the right selection of things, you can create a unique image not only for adults, but also for children.

A bomber jacket with floral motifs, decorated with fine lace, is suitable for the summer season. They look great with a floor-length dress or half-sun skirts. A black jacket, denim pants and a meek light top will help create a spring look.

At a recent Gucci show, models appeared in bright bomber jackets, skinny pants and high heels. This look looks quite bold and is only just gaining popularity.

Bombers look great with scarves or aviator glasses. Also fashionable from America. Many men combine such items with oxford shoes and shirts.

In conclusion, it should be noted that sewing a bomber jacket with your own hands step by step will be difficult for a beginner. Before work, it is recommended to watch several master classes and choose the right fabric. For the first time, it is not advisable to use expensive materials such as silk.