If you’ve flipped through a fashion magazine, scrolled Instagram, walked into your favorite clothing store lately, or even browsed CNN fashion, chances are you’ve spotted the shacket, a shirt-jacket hybrid that’s quickly become a wardrobe staple.
What makes the shacket so popular? It’s the perfect balance of style and comfort. Light enough to layer over a tee yet cozy enough to replace a jacket, shackets are versatile pieces that can be dressed up with boots and skinny jeans or kept casual over leggings and sneakers. The oversized fit, practical pockets, and wide range of fabrics (from flannel to wool blends) make them a must-have for transitional weather.
And here’s the best part: shackets are incredibly sew-worthy!
Why Sew Your Own Shacket?
- Fit it your way: Commercial shackets often lean oversized. When you make your own, you control the fit—slouchy and relaxed, or tailored with shaping.
- Fabric freedom: Want a classic plaid flannel? A chic herringbone wool? Or maybe a bright, bold print? Sewing your own lets you choose the fabric that reflects your personal style.
- Learn new skills: Sewing a shacket is a rewarding project that lets you practice techniques like flat-felled seams, buttonholes, and adding patch or welt pockets.
- Save money: High-quality shackets often retail for $80–$200. You can make one for a fraction of the cost while learning skills that will carry into other projects.
Join Our Shacket Sew Along!
Because we love this trend (and because sewing one is just too much fun), we’re launching a Shacket Sew Along here at Let’s Learn To Sew!
During this sew-along, we’ll break the project down step by step:
- Choosing Your Pattern & Fabric – Learn what fabrics work best and which patterns suit beginners vs. intermediate sewists.
- Cutting & Prepping – Tips for working with plaid or stripes so your design lines up beautifully.
- Construction – From sewing seams to adding pockets and finishing details.
- Buttons & Buttonholes – Mastering this final step for a polished, professional look.
You’ll sew alongside us, ask questions, and share your progress. By the end, you’ll have a handmade shacket ready to wear for the season, and the pride of knowing you created it yourself.
👉 Keep an eye out for the first post in the series, where we’ll cover pattern and fabric recommendations. In the meantime, start thinking about what style of shacket you’d love to add to your wardrobe.
