Closet Core Blanca Flight Suit / Boiler Suit Pattern

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. I love the top stitching and smart fit.

There are lots of options that make this pattern easy to customize. 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

Model notes:Theirmodel is 5′-7″ and wears a size 12 graded to 14 at the hip.

(Closet Core was formerly Closet Case)

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)
0-8 =4yd / 3.75m, 10-14 =4.25yd / 3.9m,16-20= 4.75yd / 4.3m

View B (Short sleeves and cropped legs)
0-8 =3.5yd / 3.2m, 10-14=4yd / 3.75m, 16-20 =4.5 yd / 4.1m

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58″/1.5M FABRIC)

View A (Long sleeves and legs)
0-8 =3yd / 2.75m, 10-14 =3.25yd / 3m,16-20= 3.5yd / 3.2m

View B (Short sleeves and cropped legs)
0-8 =2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-14 =3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 =3.25 yd / 3m

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. Sizes 0-4=20, Sizes 6-14=22, Sizes 16-20=24.
• 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
• Optional:1.5 buckle closure for optional buckle belt