The Blanca Flight Suit is a semi-fitted, highly customizable boiler suit pattern inspired by vintage workwear. With multiple sleeve and leg options, it can be made in a variety of fabrics and can easily be styled up or down.
Blanca features a center front zipper, patch pockets that double as belt loops, an optional tie belt or buckled belt, a traditional shirt collar and a unique pleated back design. Customize your flight suit by adding a long sleeve, tapered sleeve with snap button, or short sleeve. The leg is cut straight, with the option to crop it or taper at the hem with a leg tab. In addition, choose between a classic breast patch pocket or zippered pocket for added detail
Sizes: 0-20 (for size 14-30 range then click to purchase the PDF)
Model notes: Our model Heather is 5'-7" and wears a size 12 from the 0-20 size range. Vanessa is 5'-10" and wears a size 18 from the 14-30 range
FABRIC AND SUPPLIES
SUGGESTED FABRIC
For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like denim, twill, canvas and mid to heavyweight linen and cotton. For a softer effect, choose mid-weight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, cupro or silk noil.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45"/1.14M FABRIC)
View A (Long sleeves and legs)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 4yd / 3.75m, 10-14 = 4.25yd / 3.9m, 16-20 = 4.75yd / 4.3m
Sizes 14-30: 14-22 = 5.25yd / 4.8m, 24-30 = 6 yd / 5.5m
View B (Short sleeves and cropped legs)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 3.5yd / 3.2m, 10-14= 4yd / 3.75m, 16-20 = 4.5 yd / 4.1m
Sizes 14-30: 14-22 = 4.75yd / 4.3m, 24-30-14 = 4.5 yd / 4.1m
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC)
View A (Long sleeves and legs)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 3yd / 2.75m, 10-14 = 3.25yd / 3m, 16-20 = 3.5yd / 3.2m
Sizes 14-30: 14-22 = 3.75yd / 3.4m, 24-30 = 4.5 yd / 4.1m
View B (Short sleeves and cropped legs)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-14 = 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.25 yd / 3m
Sizes 14-30: 14-22 = 3.75yd / 3.4m, 24-30 = 4 yd / 3.7m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Medium weight fusible interfacing (0.5yd/0.5m for 45” wide interfacing)
- Pocket lining (0.25 yd/0.25m)
- Polyester thread in matching colour
- Non-separating zipper (use metal teeth for sturdy fabrics and plastic for lighter weight fabrics). Please note a longer zipper may be used and trimmed to size- separating zippers can also be used if properly closed with a bar tack. 0-20 Size Range: Sizes 0-4=20”, Sizes 6-14=22”, Sizes 16-20=24”. 14-30 Size Range: Sizes 14-16=22", Sizes 18-26=24", Sizes 28-30=26"
- Marking tool
- Point turner for collar
- Zipper foot
- Optional: Topstitching thread in contrast colour
- Optional: 2 x 5” non-separating zipper for zippered breast pocket
- Optional: 2 x 1/2” snap buttons for optional tapered sleeve
- Optional: 4 x 5/8” regular buttons for optional tapered pant hem tab
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Optional: 1.5” buckle closure for optional buckle belt
