Sew practical outerwear with the Dorothy Jacket!

Say hello to the super stylish Dorothy Jacket!

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

An easy-to-wear utility jacket with a convertible collar and simple press stud fastenings.

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

It features roomy front patch pockets with plenty of space for all of your essentials, as well as stylish, faux chest pockets.

The fabulous drawstring waist and hip-length design is super flattering whilst being oh-so comfy to wear.

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

Destined to become your go-to jacket for spring, it's unlined so the perfect light layer to pair with your favourite pair of jeans for an effortless, everyday look.

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

With more than a nod towards the classic military jacket, we named the Dorothy Jacket after journalist Dorothy Lawrence. Dorothy secretly posed as a male soldier during World War 1, making her the only known English woman on the frontline.

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

This pattern is designed with intermediate sewers in mind, and offers the chance to learn new skills such as creating an effective drawstring waist and sewing front patch pockets.

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket


Like all our new patterns, the Dorothy Jacket is available in our new extended size range of UK 6-30.

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

Catch up with our Dorothy Jacket Live Sewalong on YouTube!

Sew Over It - Dorothy Jacket

Don't forget to share your Dorothy Jacket on Instagram with the hashtag #soidorothyjacket

Buy the pattern and make yourself a great jacket for spring and autumn!
Make your Dorothy Jacket even more practical with the Add-On Hood! Get the pattern and online tutorial to add a detachable hood to Dorothy on Stitch School!
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