Sonny jacket sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Colour block corduroy Sonny jacket sewing pattern
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Blue denim Sonny jacket sewing pattern with oversized frill prairie collar
Technical drawing of Sonny jacket sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Size chart for Sonny jacket sewing pattern including finished garment measurements
Cover of Sonny jacket sewing pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
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Sonny Jacket

Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern
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PATTERN FORMAT

Sew a versatile jacket to wear on repeat

Sonny is a multi-version jacket that you can make either utility style with a classic collar or cute and trendy with the frill prairie collar. Our signature step-by-step photo instructions make this a great introduction to sewing outerwear.

  • Boxy fit bodice with drop shoulders and princess seams creating gentle shaping at the bust
  • Choice of pointed collar or oversized frill collar
  • Separate yokes, forward shoulder seams and front panels
  • Optional chest pockets and flaps
  • Easy-to-sew straight sleeves
  • Choice of hip-length or cropped hemlines
  • Mock flat felled seams create a durable finish

Want to line your jacket? Choose option above with PDF Sonny lining add-on pattern.

SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginner

PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Sonny sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!

MODEL GARMENT SIZES - Averil (hip-length blue jacket with oversized collar) is wearing a size 2 (UK 8) and Sophie (cropped colour blocked jacket) is wearing a size 9 (UK 22) graded to a 12 (UK 28) at the waist.

                  Sewing pattern sizes are labelled with generic numbers from 1 to 15. Use the body measurements to determine your size.

                  Size range: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

                  BODY MEASUREMENTS
                  SIZE BUST WAIST HIP
                  1
                  UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6
                  76cm
                  (30in)
                  61cm
                  (24in)
                  84cm
                  (33in)
                  2
                  UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8
                  81cm
                  (32in)
                  66cm
                  (26in)
                  89cm
                  (35in)
                  3
                  UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10
                  86.5cm
                  (34in)
                  71cm
                  (28in)
                  94cm
                  (37in)
                  4
                  UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12
                  91.5cm
                  (36in)
                  76cm
                  (30in)
                  99cm
                  (39in)
                  5
                  UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14
                  96.5cm
                  (38in)
                  81cm
                  (32in)
                  104cm
                  (41in)
                  6
                  UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16
                  101.5cm
                  (40in)
                  86.5cm
                  (34in)
                  109cm
                  (43in)
                  7
                  UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18
                  112cm
                  (44in)
                  94cm
                  (37in)
                  114cm
                  (45in)
                  8
                  UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20
                  117cm
                  (46in)
                  99cm
                  (39in)
                  119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  9
                  UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50 / AUS 22
                  122cm
                  (48in)
                  104cm
                  (41in)
                  124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  10
                  UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52 / AUS 24
                  127cm
                  (50in)
                  109cm
                  (43in)
                  129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  11
                  UK 26 / US 22 / EUR 54 / AUS 26
                  132cm
                  (52in)
                  114cm
                  (45in)
                  134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  12
                  UK 28 / US 24 / EUR 56 / AUS 28
                  137cm
                  (54in)
                  119.5cm
                  (47in)
                  139.5cm
                  (55in)
                  13
                  UK 30 / US 26 / EUR 58 / AUS 30
                  142cm
                  (56in)
                  124.5cm
                  (49in)
                  144.5cm
                  (57in)
                  14
                  UK 32 / US 28 / EUR 60 / AUS 32
                  147cm
                  (58in)
                  129.5cm
                  (51in)
                  150cm
                  (59in)
                  15
                  UK 34 / US 30 / EUR 62 / AUS 34
                  152.5cm
                  (60in)
                  134.5cm
                  (53in)
                  155cm
                  (61in)

                  Supplies

                  • Fabric (see below)
                  • Matching thread
                  • 0.9m (7/8yd) interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
                  • 15mm (5/8in) wide buttons - 6 for hip-length version / 5 for cropped version

                  Fabric Suggestions

                  Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that
                  hold their shape, such as denim, twill, canvas, corduroy, jacquard or wool. For
                  the prairie collar version, check the fabric is light enough so it can be
                  gathered once folded in two (or use separate fabric for frill).

                  Fabric Requirements

                  140cm (56in) wide

                  Classic collar - hip-length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 1.9m (2 1/8yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 2.4m (2 5/8yd)

                  Classic collar - cropped length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 1.8m (2yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 - 2m (2 1/4yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

                  Prairie collar - hip-length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 2m (2 1/4yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 - 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 2.5m (3 3/4yd)

                  Prairie collar - cropped length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 1.8m (2yd)
                  • sizes 6-15 - 2.3m (2 1/2yd)

                  115cm (45in) wide

                  Classic collar - hip-length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 - 2.6m (2 7/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 3.3m (2 1/2yd)

                  Classic collar - cropped-length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 2.1m (2 3/8yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 – 2.4m (2 5/8yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 - 3m (3 1/4yd)

                  Prairie collar - hip-length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 2.5m (2 3/4yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 - 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 3.7m (4yd)

                  Prairie collar - cropped length:

                  • sizes 1-5 – 2.2m (2 1/2yd)
                  • sizes 6-10 - 2.7m (3yd)
                  • sizes 11-15 – 3.4m (3 3/4yd)

                  Printed or PDF

                  Printed Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

                  PDF Sewing Pattern

                  You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

                  Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing. 

                  You will need Adobe Reader to print the pattern to the correct scale (free to download).

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                  Jo Peachment
                  Cord Sonny

                  First time making a lined jacket and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I placed my pockets lower down than the pattern. I’m really pleased with the finished result and it fits perfectly.

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                  Shawna Buckley
                  Awesome jacket

                  Great boxy jacket. I made this for my mom and we used the finished measurements to determine size and she did not want it oversized. I measured her to be between a 7 & 8, but sewed up the size 5 for her. There is a mistake in the instructions on part 21 - for imperial seam allowances. It says to sew up one front by 5/8, than around the collar at 3/8 and then down the other front by 3/8 (this last 3/8 is the error, it should be 5/8). I sewed buttons (but not buttonholes) to the pockets too, if I were to make this again I would sew the buttonholes on before attaching the pockets to the jacket front. I used a 7oz denim that is almost a chambray from a US store called JoAnn's.

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                  Beverley Lazell
                  Sonny jacket

                  Great pattern, went together very smoothly, instructions very clear and easy to read. Am going to make another to add to my wardrobe

                  B
                  Bethan
                  Great jacket pattern

                  I was looking for a jacket pattern to use with a pink chunky cord fabric I had in my stash, and the Sonny pattern caught my eye. It sewed up actually really quickly, the instructions were good and the construction method easy to follow. I skipped the faux flat felled seams and pockets as I wasn't sure they'd work on chunky cord, but it gives the jacket a minimalist look I really like. Overall, a nice pattern to sew and a great finished garment!

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                  Jean Melville
                  Sonny jacket

                  I’m so delighted with my first ever Sonny Jacket! Such a satisfying make - it goes together so well and the instructions are really clear. I opted to use a corduroy fabric from my stash, and, using the optional PDF lining pattern purchase, I lined it with a cosy flannel fabric (also from my stash). Initially, I was a little bemused by the method of bringing the sleeves and sleeve linings together, but Tilly’s video on how to bag out a coat lining really helped! I already have the fabric to make a second Sonny, and I think there will be many more!

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