GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
Difficulty: Advanced
Sizes: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 22 based on our size chart)
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.
Description
The Rafale windbreaker blends a classic, timeless outdoor style with Maison Fauve’s signature attention to detail. Its lined hood, featuring a small visor and adjustable drawstring, offers excellent protection.
The structured design includes carefully placed panels and yokes, precisely tailored sleeves with subtle darts, and a spacious kangaroo pocket with a clever trompe-l'œil flap – allowing hand access while keeping the top securely closed. With a comfortable length and a balance of practicality and style, this jacket adapts beautifully to different fabrics and outfits, making it a versatile wardrobe staple.
Recommended Fabric
Soft and lightweight options (70-200 g/m²) such as fine denim, lightweight coated or water-repellent fabrics, fine gabardine, medium-weight twill, and cotton satin. For the hood lining, cotton voile is recommended.
Fabric Requirements
120 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-40, 320 cm // Sizes 42-48, 370 cm // Sizes 50-52, 400 cm.
140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-40, 240 cm // Sizes 42-48, 270 cm // Sizes 50-52, 290 cm.
Tri-colour: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-40, 160 cm (bottom) + 85 cm (hood) + 110 cm (top and sleeves) // Sizes 42-48, 180 cm + 90 cm + 150 cm // Sizes 50-52, 190 cm + 95 cm + 150 cm.
Notions
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.
All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Maison Fauve - Rafale Windbreaker Pattern is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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