Our Penny tie blouse is individually hand painted by Suzie in a beautiful hemp and organic cotton fabric. The blouse has unique dropped shoulder caps, voluminous lantern sleeves with a gathered shoulder and loose-fit cuff. It also has ties down the front and a peplum-style gather around the waist for a bold silhouette. The dropped shoulder caps are fitted, providing a flattering shape that contrasts the volume in the sleeves and lower part of the blouse. The blouse is also easy to layer and brings statement to any outfit.

We hand make each blouse in our workshop in Nottingham, England. Each item is made-to-order, minimising fabric wastage.

MATERIAL

55% certified organic hemp, 45% organic cotton

SUSTAINABLE

We make our blouse from a hemp and organic cotton fabric that is OEKO-TEX standard 100 certified as free from harmful chemicals. Organic cotton is more sustainable that regular cotton because the process is based on long-term thinking. Organic cotton farming does not use synthetic insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or fertilisers. Farmers maintain healthy soil through crop rotation, preventing the loss of nutrients into water bodies and so avoiding water pollution and the need for artificial fertilisers. Organic cotton farming also uses significantly less water than ordinary cotton, whereby farmers rely mainly on rainwater. Find out more about organic farming at the  Textile Exchange!

Hemp has fantastic sustainability credentials as it has a high yield (twice as much fibre as flax that is used to make linen) and it  has a short growing period such that it can be planted 4 times in a year. Moreover, it returns up to 70% of the nutrients used back into the soil. As if this wasn’t enough,  it also requires little water, reduces pests and doesn’t need fertilisers or pesticides. To top it off, hemp is the most carbon negative crop, absorbing more carbon than it produces!

The labels we use are made from recycled fabric that is OEKO-TEX standard 100 certified. We also package the product in recycled paper.

A great resource on sustainable fashion is the Fashion Revolution, including information on what to consider when choosing where and what to buy.

As a brand that value sustainability, we also strive to post informative content on sustainable matters on our Instagram account @fordandguy

WASH CARE

The hand painting is set and wash safe. Wash by hand or gentle machine wash at 30 degrees C. Drip dry and iron on medium heat. Do not bleach.

To waste less water, energy and to make your clothes last longer:

-wash at cooler temperatures;
-wash your clothes less often;
-and don’t tumble dry.

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The ruffle jacket PDF sewing pattern is for intermediate sewers with some experience using a sewing machine and constructing garments. It includes topstitching, darts and gathers.

The ruffle jacket pattern is instant PDF download that you print at home. The file contains the pattern for sizes 6-24 (see size chart in image and in ‘Size & fit’ section below) and detailed step-by-step instructions on how to print the pattern on A4 or A0 paper, lay out the pattern, cut the fabric and sew the jacket. It also includes a glossary, a detailed size guide and information on how you can alter the jacket and arm lengths for your preference.

This pattern is not for commercial use. It is not to be resold, duplicated or shared and it is for your personal use only. Items made using this pattern are also only for your personal use and must not be sold.

With this purchase you will be able to download the files up to 5 times over 30 days so please do so within this time period.

You will need

• Thread
• Sewing machine
• Iron
• A4 paper with printer
• Woven fabric (this jacket suits most woven fabrics such as cotton, hemp, wool, linen or tencel. Twills and denims work best for a structured look. Check out the links on our sustainable fabric directory for shops that sell sustainable options):

This pattern requires fabric of 140cm wide or more. When ordering fabric, make sure you order enough to account for shrinkage (most fabrics need to be shrunk via washing before being cut):

*including 5% extra for shrinkage. Some fabrics may shrink more than 5%. Please check your fabric supplier for information specific to the fabric you are using. If in doubt, buy a little more- you can always make yourself a matching scrunchie!

Printing instructions

Make sure your printer is aligned before printing. Open the pdf pattern and select the layer corresponding to your size, deselecting the other sizes. Print the pattern with no scaling (this may be listed as ‘actual size’ or ‘100%’). There is a 1cm test square on page 1 that you can measure with. a ruler to check that you have printed it out correctly. After printing, lay out the pages referring to the codes in the pink circles (numbers refer to rows and letters to columns), butting the edges up together (do not overlap or cut). Stick the pages together using tape.

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We make each jacket in our workshop in Nottingham, England.

You may also be interested in our organic cotton voile dress in pink and peach.

Materials

100% certified organic Mulberry silk.

Sustainable

We make this jacket from pure Mulberry silk that is Global Organic Textile Standard Certified (GOTS). A GOTS certification means that the fabric contains at least 70% organic natural fibres; it is not treated with bleach, formaldehyde or other toxic substances; it is coloured with non-toxic dyes, and is produced according to strict social and environmental standards. Silk is a natural fibre, made from the protein that some insects secrete to make cocoons. Being a natural fibre, it is therefore biodegradable.

At ford&guy, we source our silk in an un-dyed state and then dye each product to-order using non-toxic dyes that are not tested on animals and are approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Moreover, by dyeing each product to order, we are ensuring that we do not waste any material or dye.

The labels we use are made from recycled fabric that is OEKO-TEX standard 100 certified. We also package the product in recycled paper and ship using reusable and compostable mailbags.

A great resource on sustainable fashion is the Fashion Revolution, including information on what to consider when choosing where and what to buy.

As a brand that value sustainability, we also strive to post informative content on sustainable matters on our Instagram account @fordandguy

Wash care

Because silk organza can snag, we recommend that you hand wash this jacket and reshape whilst damp. Wash in tepid water with mild detergent. Gently squeeze out the excess water, but do not wring the fabric and lay flat between towels until you are ready to iron. Iron damp on the reverse with a fairly hot iron. Do not bleach.

To waste less water, energy and to make your clothes last longer, wash on cold, wash less often and don’t tumble dry.

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