I knew I wanted to make another reversible jacket the second I saw this waffle fabric. I paired it with a double gauze for the coziest, squishiest jacket ever. It’s been perfect for the transitional weather we’ve been having!

The first time I made this jacket pattern, I used linen and double gauze to make it reversible. The pattern isn’t technically supposed to be reversible, but it is easily reversible depending on your fabric options. I loved my first version so much that I knew I’d want another one at some point and seeing this waffle fabric on a rare in-person shopping trip felt fated.

Since I’m trying to keep current while hopefully filling in with my previous makes, I have yet to blog about my first version and will hopefully get to it in the future. For now, you can see my first version on Instagram while I share more information about this version here.

Pattern

I used the Wiksten Unfolding Jacket (which is no longer available) and made only a couple of small modifications. It was very easy to work through the pattern and the included full lining made the reversible part of the jacket very easy to do. There was very little guesswork which I enjoyed.

Pattern Alternatives:

The Wiksten pattern went through several different names before it was no longer available and now the designer is no longer in business. Before all of that, I had a copy in my collection before finally making it myself and so this post is unfortunately outdated for those who don’t already have the pattern.

The good news is that you can find similar patterns from other designers, like the Moss Jacket from Helen’s Closet or the Hovea Jacket from Megan Nielsen Patterns. Both have similar shapes and features. I haven’t used either of the patterns, but it looks like the Moss Jacket doesn’t have a lining which you could easily hack so it does. The biggest difference I can see is that the Moss Jacket has a back yoke while the Wiksten does not. The Hovea Jacket has a lot more options available, including similar angled pockets to my hacked ones and a full lining option. You really can’t go wrong with either pattern.

Sizing + Mods

I made size XS with some modifications:

• Halved the width of the collar.
• Added angled slant pockets that run the width of the front panels.
• Omitted the collar interfacing.

Fabric

I used a linen and cotton blend waffle fabric for the exterior and a double gauze for the interior. Both were purchased on my goodbye visit to Joann. The second I saw the waffle fabric, I knew I wanted it for this jacket pattern and I’m so glad I splurged on it. These pictures are before a wash and dry so I’m sure the fabric will get even squishier with each wash.

The fabric is very unstructured so I ended up topstitching both lengths of the collar down after these pics were taken. It was a bit too floppy and kept turning over and the topstitching has helped keep it in place.

Overall Thoughts

I’m a big fan of my first reversible jacket and love how this one turned out. It’s not very often that the idea I have from fabric to finish pans out like I envisioned so this was a big win for me. I’ve already been wearing this jacket a lot in the pre-spring weather and enjoy using the giant pockets for everything I need when I go out. It definitely makes me think I want another jacket at some point with tons of pockets. Probably not this pattern again since I have two great versions, but I’m glad I have it in my collection for the future.