The Design Story for the Fowler Jacket

*Meet the Fowler Jacket: Our First Pattern for 2026's "Living" Theme* Welcome to the design story behind Closet Core's newest pattern release! The Fowler jacket is the first pattern in our 2026 theme, "Living" – a year dedicated to heirloom-quality garments that stand the test of time. This versatile pattern gives you TWO completely different jackets in one: a workwear-inspired barn coat AND a quilted jacket. Both versions are alpha-sized and gender neutral, so you can make this for anyone in your life. 🧥 THE BARN COAT VIEW • Workwear-inspired design featuring the trendy barn coat silhouette • Double-layered pockets with both a classic flap pocket and an angled hand pocket • Standless collar attached directly to the neckline • Two-piece sleeve with visible topstitching • Cuff facing that shows when rolled up (perfect for contrast fabric!) • Heritage construction with flat-felled seams for a jacket that will last 100 years • Best fabrics: canvas, denim, twill, heavy bottom-weight fabrics 🪡 THE QUILTED JACKET VIEW • Oversized, boxy silhouette perfect for layering • Multiple construction options: pre-quilted fabric, custom quilting, or vintage quilt tops • Simplified patch pockets finished with bias tape • One-piece bias-bound collar • Can be made fully reversible! • Closure options: sew-on snaps, snap buttons, or traditional buttonholes Whether you choose the structured barn coat or the cozy quilted version, the Fowler jacket is designed to be a wardrobe staple you'll reac