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The “shacket,” or shirt/jacket hybrid, has been all the rage this winter, and that is not surprising, considering the versatility of the silhouette. The shacket comes in a wide range of fabrications, including cozy plaid flannel versions (that are throwbacks to the 1990s), smart tweed or linen versions for work, and even luxe leather versions:
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You can create the shacket look using any collared button-down shirt pattern. For example, my tried-and-true, all-time fave shirt pattern is McCall’s 6436. This pattern features different cup sizes and pocket variations, which make it easy to customize the look and fit of your final garment.
Another option is Burda Style 12/20 Linen Jacket 117. It also has the classic collar and front pockets, but this time with a yoke and drop shoulder:
Personally, I am really drawn to the leather (or vegan leather) version, as I think it adds just the right level of luxe and polish to a casual ensemble. This garment-weight faux leather from Emma One Sock would be just right for this:
If, on the other hand, you would rather make the plaid version, here are some plaid flannel fabrics that I think would look great made up into a shacket. Bear in mind though that large-scale plaids can be tricky to work with, as you will need to think about print placement and matching the stripes at the seams. (Want to visualize how your print will look on the final garment? Check out my tutorial on how to use Photoshop to experiment with print placement.)
Are you planning to make a shacket? Please let me know in the comments!
