The Sanda

The Sanda is a beautifully oversized jacket or coat designed for layering and ease. Featuring a rolled collar, turn-back cuffs, and two pocket styles—patch pockets for the jacket and in-seam pockets for the coat—it offers a relaxed silhouette with refined details. Choose to make it lined or unlined, depending on the season and fabric choice.

This is an intermediate-level pattern with thoughtful finishing options, perfect for creating a truly versatile outerwear piece.

Pattern Features:
✔ Oversized fit with rolled collar
✔ Turn-back cuffs
✔ Patch or in-seam pocket options
✔ Lined or unlined versions
✔ Skill level: Intermediate
✔ Seam allowances of 1.5cm included (unless otherwise stated)

Fabric Suggestions:
Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7–12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twill, or canvas. A heavier fabric will give a more structured look.

Lining Suggestions:
Barrier lining for oilskin; cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool, or slip linings for other fabrics.

The Sanda is a true everyday staple—perfect for transitional weather and layering in style.

You will need:

Matching thread.

4 x 2CM/3/4" buttons (jacket).

6 x 2CM/3/4" buttons (coat).

0.35M/1/2YD pocket bag lining (unlined coat).

0.2M/1/4YD patch pocket lining (unlined jacket).

0.25M/1/4YD 0.5CM/1/4" seam tape.

1.4M/1 1/2YD interfacing (coat)*.

0.8M/1YD interfacing (jacket)*.

*Interfacing not needed if using oilskin.