5 alternatives to the Wiksten Jacket Pattern

The Moss Jacket by Helen’s closet has a similar shape and look depending on the view you choose to sew. You can combine the folded collar with long or short sleeves. You can also make it in a cropped or long length.

All the options have front pockets and a back yoke detail and the pattern can be made in many fabric types to achieve your desired look.

This pattern is available as a PDF only and is not lined like the Wiksten Jacket.

The Swing Jacket by Sew Different as the name suggests, has a more ‘swingy’ silhouette. It has a similar relaxed fit, a great throw-on jacket with no fastenings. The large pockets are integrated into the front diagonal seam rather than having patch pockets.

The wide trim acts as a facing and it has grown-on, three quarter-length sleeves. You can easily lengthen the body and sleeves with guidance from the pattern.

Suitable for linen, cotton, velvet, viscose, lightweight wool, chambray, denim, double knit, tweed, silk.

This pattern is available as both paper and PDF formats. It is an unlined jacket.

The Pekka Jacket by Ready to sew is an oversized mid-season jacket with wide armholes and a simplified jacket lining. With slightly cropped sleeves and gaping pockets.

Though not reversible like the Wiksten, this jacket is lined.

Suitable for light denim, twill, canvas, gabardine, medium weight linen or medium weight wovens such as cotton or wool flannel, chambray, poplin. 

This pattern is available only in a PDF format.

The Tokyo Jacket by Tessuti Fabrics is a simplified but chic version of this type of jacket. A relaxed but slimmer fit with clean lines.

It features three-quarter length magyar (batwing) sleeves. For a smart and simple detail, the neckline, cuffs and pockets are trimmed with a band.

Suitable for drapey fabrics such as viscose, polyester crepe, wool crepe, linen and medium weight silk. Not suitable for jersey fabrics.

This pattern is available as both paper and PDF formats. It is an unlined jacket.

The Hapi jacket in particular is arguably, the inspiration for a lot of the above jackets.

The Hapi is a workwear jacket traditionally worn by storekeepers, craftsmen, and firemen over western-style clothing.  It is sized for both men and women. Simple rectangles form the body, sleeves, neckband, and shoulder reinforcement for this unlined garment.

There is potential for a lined version by cutting the body and sleeve pieces in your chosen lining fabric and completing the ‘envelope’ at the point of attaching the neck sash.

Suitable for light to medium-weight soft or crisp cottons or blends; silks with body such as noil or shantung; linen; wool.

This pattern is available as both paper and PDF formats.