Cartamodello giacca Start After Breakfast - Finish Before Lunch di Karen Nye

The inverted back pleat gives just the right amount of shape without any bulk, and the stripe-mixing instructions are so clear I finally used up those two coordinating fabrics I’d been hoarding. Slipped it together in one focused afternoon and it’s already my go-to layer over everything.

The striped pattern is surprisingly easy to match with different fabrics, and the finished jacket feels polished without being fussy. I made mine from two coordinating cottons and got compliments before I even had lunch.

I love how the inverted back pleat gives this jacket a sleek, slimming fit while still being roomy enough to layer over a sweater. The pattern’s stripe mixing idea really paid off—I used two complementary fabrics and the result looks custom-made.