POET 7: Reversible Patchwork Padded / Size A

Celebrating seven years since creating the first HB Poet Shirt, this Poet is part of a special LIMIT 2025 release. Reimagining the shirt in seven different ways, each piece is one of a kind, and made with love.

Reversible and Patchworked, Padded Poet Jacket. A labour of love.

LIMIT Details:
- Side 1: 100% cotton seersucker
- Offcuts from previous projects patchworked back together
- In seam pockets
- Hidden written “Poet” stitched on sleeve
- Detachable periwinkle / ocean blue tie with belt buckle
- Side 2: 100% cotton seersucker in periwinkle, with cinnamon trim
- Padded patch pockets
- Layered between: 100% wool wadding
Like the bolster; sourced and made from Victorian sheep’s wool

Sizing:
Cut and adapted from a size A Poet block, with allowance added for padding. 
The Poet Shirt block and this jacket are designed to fit many shapes and sizes.

Holly is 174cm tall, and usually chooses a B.
Sasha is 162cm and chooses a size AA or A.

Poet Measurements:
Width: 152cm circumference
Length: 52cm measured from centre front neck to hem.

Learn about HB Sizing and tips for measuring on the Sizing Page.

Watch the process for making here.