MS 20-003 1874 Triple Pleat Blouse Pattern | Pro Bundle PDF DXF
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This style is a reproduction of the 1874/1880 Triple Pleat Blouse, the oldest denim jacket of them all and considered the original, first-ever trucker — though as the name suggests, it's really a blouse / shirt, and its importance can't be overstated. Mohsin saw the original version (found by Mike Harris) in the Levi's Archive in July 2023. True to the original, it features the signature triple pleats, two large lower patch pockets sewn with a 3/16″ twin needle, a double-pleated back, and an adjustable back cinch. Its unique style is widely popular among denim and vintage enthusiasts alike.
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Like most early workwear pieces, this is cut slightly cropped through the body and sleeves, with generous room in the chest and armholes to accommodate a sweater or work shirt underneath.
This style was created using rigid selvedge denim and is best suited to a lighter-weight denim, around 8–10 oz. If you're using a heavier denim, buy a larger size.
The sample Mohsin traced fits like a Medium, and the pattern has been graded to S, M, L, XL and XXL.
Check the measurements carefully — compare them with a jacket you own that fits you well, measured laid flat on the floor or a table. -
All raw denim will shrink after washing — roughly two inches at the waist and two inches in length. This is only a guide, as all fabrics behave differently and shrink differently after washing. We recommend washing a 1m × 1m test piece of denim in a washing machine and measuring it before and after to see how much your fabric shrinks. Or simply wash your fabric before making your garment, knowing you will lose the raw denim look. Raw denim colour may transfer onto other surfaces.
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For the Personal and Personal Bundle licenses, the pattern is supplied in PDF format at the correct size.
For professional or commercial use only, the pattern is supplied in PDF, DXF, and Gerber (where available), all at the correct size.
You are buying the pattern only — not the garment.
Please note the file may not be viewable in Preview; instead, try opening it in Photoshop (make sure the scale is at 100%), Illustrator, or another vector-based programme, or print the pattern at a printer/copyshop.
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A digital pattern only. You can buy each size (Fit / Block) individually, or buy all sizes together in one package.
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What you can do:
Grade and modify the pattern internally for your production needs
Use for commercial production of finished garments at any scale
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