255 FOLKWEAR SWING SUIT LAPEL SWING JACKET, SLIM SKIRT PATTERN XS-XL UNCUT

Misses Extra Small to Extra Large.

We're almost sure that Lucy had a suit like this. (If she didn't, she should have!) The casual Jacket from the early 1950s featured a clever lapel that is stitched down to form a pocket. The full back is box-pleated into the shoulder yoke and creates a wonderful trapeze silhouette. 

The original Jacket is made of black wool with lapels and turned-back cuffs of wide horizontal stripes in black and cream. We've paired the jacket with a slim skirt that tapers to the hem, emphasizing the contrast between top and bottom. 

Try it in a traditional wool or silk/wool suiting with self-fabric lapels and cuffs, or play up the fun of the 1950s with a print, brocade or matelasse for the contrasting areas. Fabric artists might enjoy quilting, embroidering or otherwise embellishing the lapels and cuffs. 

Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight suiting fabrics with body such as wool, silk, knits, linen, or blends. Make Jacket lapels and cuffs from contrasting fabric.    uncut very very thick and heavy parcel or packet mail.  used web picture..  Just love this retro design.. Folkwear 255 not used... Swing Suit.  pattern weighs 200 grams without packaging and should travel small packet tracked up to 250 grams