Don’t worry, no one becomes a master on their first try. If the sizes are off, you may need to trim again or adjust your stitching to ensure proper alignment. It’s all about getting the hang of how the process works.

While it is highly recommended to have a sewing machine for its various useful functions and time-saving capabilities, it isn’t strictly necessary. Stitches can also be done by hand, although it will require more time and precision.

Various resources online provide a vast array of styles and templates that beginners can use to make their jackets. Pinterest, online sewing forums, as well as DIY fashion crafting blogs are great places to start.

While the main items are fabric, thread, a jacket template, pins and needles, and scissors, other miscellaneous items like a measuring tape, iron and ironing board, tailor chalk or ink soluble pencils, helper light, thread clippers and seam ripper can be incredibly handy in easing the process and refining the end-product.

Again, the duration is largely influenced by your skill level and efficiency. A seasoned fabric-worker can complete it, say, over a weekend whilst a debuting beginner may need over several sittings across few weeks, basing time spent upon the vastness of your looming project.