Pattern printed of the Brooke smock by Laeti and Léa from size 32 to 52 (fr)

Brooke is a pullover with a fitted shoulder and a straight cut, whose idea was inspired to me by Chloé @les_pampas_de_chloe. A pullover originally is a traditional Breton sailor garment, a practical work blouse with a split collar in front and a back yoke for durability. Today, fashion embraces this unisex and timeless garment for a "seaside" style. In the most basic version of Brooke, you can sew a classic pullover. You can also customize your blouse and even add a touch of femininity and originality thanks to different options:

• Front split collar with flat collar (without collar stand).
• Front polo placket with flat collar, classic stand collar or pleated Victorian collar.
• 3 Sleeves : short straight (elbow length), long straight, or shirt with capucin placket and buttoned cuff.
• Back simple or with a wide box pleat.
• 2, 1, or no patch pocket in front.
• The little extras: a buttoned band on the back yoke, a double ruffled collar, and a neck scarf.

Ideal for a casual look or a bolder style, the Brooke pullover is both comfortable and elegant, versatile depending on the fabric you choose: it's up to you to sew the pattern that reflects you!

THE PLUS: the sleeves of the Lucine shirt, the Silène blouse, and the Brooke pullover are compatible!

Sewing level

intermediate. The technical points are the assembly of the collar and cuffs, the polo placket and the capucin placket at the bottom of the sleeve. You will learn to assemble the lined back with the sleeve technique.

Size Guide

This pattern is designed for a height of 165 cm.

The most important measurements for this model are bust circumference and biceps circumference.

If you are between 2 sizes, take the larger size.

Contents

• Detailed assembly guide (with diagrams)
  
• Pattern sheet 

Required materials

Fabric

Choose a lightweight to medium weight woven fabric (80 to 160g/m2) depending on the season and desired effect: lightweight cotton (cotton poplin, cotton voile, Liberty…), embroidered cotton, crepe, tencel, viscose, linen-viscose, chambray, silk, cotton-silk…

Warning! The values are given as an indication and may vary depending on the options you have chosen and your ability to arrange the pieces when cutting the fabric.

* -10 = remove 10 cm compared to the reference yardage "Long bodice or tied long sleeves"

Small haberdashery

• Some thread to match, needles suitable for your fabric.
• Sew-on buttons 10 to 12 mm: 4 to 6 buttons for the center front + 2 for the sleeve cuff tabs
• 50 cm of flat elastic 1.5 cm wide.
• Some fusible interfacing suitable for your fabric* for the collar and facings.

Note : Type and thickness to choose according to your fabric. A fabric interfaced with a woven fusible will keep its natural feel and drape but with more body. A fabric interfaced with a non-woven fusible will have a stiffer appearance.