The Arlo Track Jacket is the perfect lightweight layer. It features a sport collar, interesting seamlines, and comfortable front pockets. The Arlo is fitted without being tight and comes with three length options: short 22”/56cm, medium 24”/61cm, and long 26”/66cm. It is the type of zip-up you can wear on its own in fall and under a warm coat in winter. This is a unisex pattern and looks great on all gender expressions!
Sewing Level: Intermediate
SUGGESTED FABRIC
This jacket is designed for knits with at least 20% cross grain stretch. French terry, sweatshirt fleece, ponte, and other sturdy knits are ideal for this pattern. Knits that are really drapey are not suitable for this pattern.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (Yards)
Yardage for the Entire Jacket in One Color
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45" wide fabric | 1.9yd | 2.3yd | 2.6yd | 3.1yd |
| 54-60" wide fabric | 1.4yd | 1.7yd | 2yd | 2.2yd |
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45" wide fabric | 2yd | 2.4yd | 2.7yd | 3.2yd |
| 54-60" wide fabric | 1.6yd | 1.8yd | 2.1yd | 2.3yd |
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45" wide fabric | 2.1yd | 2.5yd | 2.8yd | 3.4yd |
| 54-60" wide fabric | 1.9yd | 2.1yd | 2.6yd | 2.6yd |
Yardage for the Color Blocked Option
| all fabric widths | XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X |
| Short Length | 0.6yd | 0.7yd | 1yd | 1.1yd |
| Medium Length | 0.7yd | 1yd | 1.1yd | 1.2yd |
| Long Length | 0.7yd | 0.8yd | 1.2yd | 1.3yd |
| all fabric widths | XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X |
| Short Length | 0.7yd | 0.8yd | 0.9yd | 1yd |
| Medium Length | 0.7yd | 0.8yd | 0.9yd | 1.1yd |
| Long Length | 0.8yd | 0.9yd | 1yd | 1.1yd |
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Buttons, 1" (25 mm) x 7
- Chalk marking tool
- Hand sewing needles
- Tailor’s ham and seam roll
- Press cloth (cotton or silk organza)
- Tailorʼs clapper
- Matching thread
- Optional: Cotton stay tape, 1/4" (6 mm) wide x 1 yd (1 m) for reinforcing shoulder seams
- Optional: Topstitching thread