UPDATED Tokyo Jacket Pattern
In 2013 we released our Tokyo Jacket pattern with a lot of love and just a little fanfare. There was a blog post, an email and that was about it. Back then we were pretty green around the social media gills and we didn’t even shout out the release on Instagram. Oh the horror!
This pattern has alway been a favourite of ours but with the less-than-average imagery of our first attempt, we knew we’d never really given the pattern the justice it deserved. So for a really long time we’ve been meaning to update the instructions and re-photograph all of it. The decision to finally do it lead to some minor design tweaks and now, six years later, we can FINALLY introduce to our Tokyo Jacket (mark II).
So what’s new? We’ve made the instructions more comprehensive and improved the accompanying step-by-step photos. Design wise, we’ve removed the centre back seam which eliminates some of the swing that featured in our original design. And for more functionality we’ve made the pockets a little deeper.
Most importantly, we’ve extended the sizing up to 22. The pattern is sold in two separate size ranges – sizes 6-16 and sizes 16-22 – so if purchasing, be sure to select your correct sizing.
Colette’s wearing her Tokyo Jacket (above) made up in EU Natural Sand linen and (below) in our Nero Motiv wool crepe. For this pattern we recommend drapey fabrics such as viscose, polyester crepe, wool crepe, linen and medium weight silk.
My version (below) is made up in Grey Skies. It’s pure wool. Also pure heaven.
The Tokyo Jacket comes in two (Australian) size ranges – Size 6-16 and Sizes 16-22 – and is now available in both hardcopy and PDF copy shop/print-at-home versions.
So happy about the extended sizing!!! Thank you!!!
What size is the seam allowance please?
Hi Andrena. Seam allowance is half an inch, unless indicated otherwise
Great pattern! Which size do you wear?
Hi Nadine. Mine’s made up in a 6
Since you’ve made the Wiksten Haori and loved the pattern: what would you say are the main differences between the Haori and the Tokyo Jacket? I have the Haori Pattern already, but for some reason it’s not the big love between the two of us. Should I purchase the Tokyo Jacket Pattern?
Hi Claudia. Thanks for your comment. I’d say our Tokyo Jacket is overall a narrower silhouette (without the different length options) and features an all in one sleeve. It’s also unlined. The neck band is narrower and does not fold back, so there are quite a few differences there.
I love the clean lines of this jacket but want to adapt it to a set in sleeve. Is this possible do you think?
Hi,
I read about the previous version, that the sizing is a bit too big. Did you make a change on this new one ?
Because the measurements show I’m closer to a size 8 and I hesitating to go down for a 6. Can you help me with this issue ?
Thank you so much.
Hi Emilie,
As detailed in the blog post, here are the changes:
We’ve made the instructions more comprehensive and improved the accompanying step-by-step photos. Design wise, we’ve removed the centre back seam which eliminates some of the swing that featured in our original design. And for more functionality we’ve made the pockets a little deeper.
This is a relaxed jacket, you could size down if you wish. We always recommend making a muslin/toile to check sizing on your body.
Hi there,
If we bought the original pattern, will we have access to the updated instructions/new version?
Absolutely. We have just resent it.
I have the original Tokyo jacket pattern. Having just read your blog, is it possible for me to be able to access the updated instructions
Many thanks
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth. Please email us fabrics@tessuti.com.au with your original order number and we can send to you. If you don’t have it, might there be another email address or name you ordered it under?
I recently discovered this pattern- I know that drapey fabrics are recommended but could a lightweight fleece or quilted cotton be used? Thanks for your time.
Hi Erica,
No, we would not recommend quilted cotton or lightweight fleece for our Tokyo Jacket.
Hello,
What kind of fabric is the jacket on the model? Is doesn’t look like the same texture as the linen fabric on Colette. It looks more ribbed or gauze. Apologies if my reply is posted multiple times. I don’t know why it does not show up whenever I refresh the page.
Annie
Hi Annie. Are you talking about the grey one? We’ve linked to it in the blog post – it’s this one, and is a textured wool.