The Best Shacket Sewing Patterns (Plus Tips for Sewing One)

Shacket = a cross between a shirt and a jacket.

Shackets have been trending for a while now, and it's easy to see why. They're perfect for days when a coat feels like too much but you still want a layered look. They have a great gender-neutral appeal, and that oversized silhouette is just so comfortable to wear.

I think the shacket trend is here to stay! Several indie pattern designers have released shacket patterns recently, and there are some really great options. Here are a few worth checking out:

• Adult Shirt Jacket from Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop

• Logan Shacket from Style ARC

• Fairmount Shacket by Hey June Handmade

• Shirt Jacket by Carolina Patterns

• Men's Shirt Jacket by ClothworksCollective

• Lumberjack Hourglass Figure from Patterns for Pirates

I'm so excited about this trend! Here are three tips for sewing and styling a shacket that looks really polished.

1. Cut Your Patch Pockets on the Bias

Plaid is the most popular fabric choice for shackets, and for good reason. But if you're going the plaid route, try cutting your patch pockets on the bias instead of trying to match the stripes. It's actually easier to do, and it adds a really nice visual detail that makes your shacket look thoughtfully designed.

Cutting on the bias just means rotating your pattern piece 45 degrees away from the normal grainline before you cut. Many patterns will have a bias line already marked for you.

2. Size Up If Your Lining Is Thick

Shackets can be lined with all kinds of fun materials: sherpa, fleece, flannel, and more. If you go with a thick or fluffy lining, keep in mind that it will take up some of the interior space of the garment. You may want to cut a size larger than you normally would to account for that extra bulk.

The good news is that shackets are supposed to look oversized anyway, so sizing up almost always works!

Here are some fabric combinations I love for shackets:

• Sherpa for the lining (cozy and soft)

3. Use Chunky Buttons

The small buttons you'd normally put on a woven shirt won't cut it on a shacket. You need something bigger and more substantial, especially if you used a thick lining. Chunky utility buttons or snaps are the way to go.

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Buttons are one of those details that can really make or break the look of a garment. The right button completes that cozy, utilitarian vibe that makes shackets so appealing. Don't overlook this step!

One of the things I love most about shackets is how versatile they are to style. Pair one with a midi dress and boots for a put-together fall look, or throw it over jeans and a t-shirt for something more casual. Either way, it works.

Are you planning to sew a shacket? I'd love to hear which pattern you're thinking about in the comments!