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      Dawn & Gill
        Sewing Instructions are in English

        Lumber Jacket Pattern

        1940's Lumber Jacket You'll be sewing for victory in this Wartime, Land Girl inspired Lumber/Bomber Jacket pattern, also known as an Eisenhower Jacket.

        The 1940s marked a significant period in history, especially during World War II, when many men were drafted into military service, leaving job vacancies that women stepped in to fill. In the lumber industry, women took on roles traditionally held by men, including logging and forestry work. These women became known as "LumberJills," similar to the male lumberjacks. 

        WOMEN'S JACKET: In Styles I, II and V, the front buttoning jacket, gathered at the lower edge, is joined to a waist bond and finished with bishop sleeves. Styles and have small pointed collars.

        Style Il is collarless and the front is trimmed with two patch pockets. The collar and sleeves of Style V are in contrasting fabric and the front is finished with patch pocket.

        Styles III and IV are collarless; and do not button down the front. Style Il is joined to a front-buttoning waist band and patch pockets Trim the front.

        Offered here as a Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.

        Size Guide

        Bust 30" (76.2cm)
        Waist 25" (63.5cm)
        Hip 33" (83.8cm)

        Bust 36" (91cm)
        Waist 30" (76.2cm)
        Hip 39" (99cm)
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        Multi-Sized Nest:
        Bust 33" (84cm) - 35” (89cm)
        Waist 26" (66cm) - 28” (71cm)
        Hip 35" (89cm) - 37” (94cm)

        Bust 37" (94cm) - 39” (99cm)
        Waist 30" (76cm) - 32” (81cm)
        Hip 39" (99cm) - 41” (104cm)

        Bust 41” (104cm) - 43.5” (110.5cm)
        Waist 34” (86cm) - 36.5” (92.5cm)
        Hip 43” (109cm) - 45.5” (115.5cm)

        Sewing Notions

        ALL STYLES: - Seam Binding: Triangular Shoulder Pads Hooks end Eyes: Buttonhole Twist for worked buttonholes. STYLE I AND II: - 2 spools of thread; 7 Buttons 7/8” diam.); 1 Button (3/4” diam.). STYLE III: - 2 spools of thread; 1 Button (7/8” diam.). STYLE IV: - 2 spools of thread. STYLE V spools of thread; 7 Buttons 7/8" diam.); 1 Button (1/4" diam.).
        Binding; triangular shoulder pads; hooks and eyes; buttonhole twist-for worked buttonhole. Styles 1 & 2 – 1x 23mm button. Style 3: 7x23mm buttons and 1x6mm button.

        Fabric Amount Guide

        Multi-Sized Nest
        8-10:
        View 1:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m

        View 2:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        View 3:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        View 4:
        48" or 54"Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        View 5, Body:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

        View 5, Contrast:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 0.75m

        Views 1, 2, 5, Lining:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        View 4, Lining:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
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        12-14:
        View 1:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m

        View 2:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m

        View 3:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m

        View 4:
        48" or 54"Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m

        View 5, Body:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

        View 5, Contrast:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1m

        Views 1, 2, 5, Lining:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

        View 4, Lining:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
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        16-18:
        View 1:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m

        View 2:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m

        View 3:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m

        View 4:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m

        View 5, Body:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m

        View 5, Contrast:
        48" or 54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1m

        Views 1, 2, 5, Lining:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m

        View 4, Lining:
        48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
        54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
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        All Sizes:
        All Views:
        Interfacing 50cm or Wider: 0.65m

        Views 1 and 5:
        Interfacing, 60cm or Wider: 0.15m

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        Skill Level

        Intermediate

        What You Will Receive

        If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions and a full colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history that will include age-related wear and tear!

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