The Monarch Jacket sewing pattern is a boxy jacket designed for thick stable knits like ponte and scuba. This slightly cropped cardigan-style jacket has wrist-length raglan sleeves and a bomber-inspired collar.
Optional snaps provide closure at the center front. The Monarch Jacket has several inches of positive ease through the bodice and is fitted through the lower sleeve.
The D-cup version of this pattern features bust darts, while the B-cup version does not.
This is a sewing pattern intended to be used by the home sewist, not a finished garment.
Please note: Effective 9/30/21, both the B-cup and D-cup size ranges of this digital sewing pattern have been combined into one product. If you previously purchased one size range of thisdigitalsewing pattern and would like the other size range free of charge, please send us an email at hello@allieolson.com. We are unable to send updated patterns for paper patterns purchased at allieolson.com or elsewhere.
Digital pattern is offered in sizes 0 to 18 (B-cup) and 12 to 30 (D-cup). Both size ranges are included in your purchase.
Includes tiled print-at-home file (26 pages for the B-cup size range and 32 pages for the D-cup size range).
Also includes an A0 copy shop file (two sheets each for both the B-cup size range and the D-cup size range) and US copy shop files (36" by 64" for the B-cup size range and 36" x 54" for the D-cup size range.
3/8" seam allowances included.
Step-by-step instructions with illustrations.
Well suited for the beginner sewist who has some experience sewing with stable knit fabrics.
Stable knit fabrics with at least 20% stretch are recommended. The collar of the Monarch Jacket should be sewn using a knit fabric with at least 40% stretch. Ribbing can be used for the collar if desired.
Ponte, French terry, double knit, stretch fleece, neoprene, and scuba are suitable for the Monarch Jacket. Fabrics weighing between 9 and 14 ounces per square yard are recommended.
Coordinating thread
1/2 yard (.5 m) lightweight interfacing (woven or knit)
Three (B-cup) or five (D-cup) 1/2” (1.3 cm) to 5/8” (1.6 cm) heavy duty snaps (optional)
This is such a quick sew. I made the size 14, since that’s closest to my measurements, and I made no changes since the pattern is already really long so that you can tuck it into pants. It’s so comfortable to wear!
Kila Tank
Janie
Great pattern. Raglan sleeves are great for me because I have narrow shoulders; the Monarch’s sleeves pattern pieces fit perfectly. This was my first version years ago, but I’m sharing since it’s modified. It may give you some ideas of how to get more mileage out of this pattern.
I simplified mine since my fabric (a quilted-look low-stretch knit) was a bit bulky. I left off the sleeve cuffs and the bottom band. Then, I used a big sew-on snap (covered by a big button I found in my button box) only at the neckline instead of the visible snaps. So, this is a bit of a swing style. Super easy to wear.
Monarch Jacket
Anonymous
I used this pattern to make a top to wear over tights. I found this an easy pattern to make, and love the relaxed style and comfortable fit.
Coram Top and Dress
Nadenelawson
I love the Killa tank! Best pattern ever of any tank pattern!
Allie Olson Sewing Patterns
Nadenelawson
I’ve made so many of these! The best fitting tank ever! Love it!
