Minerva Men’s Sewing Pattern 6005 – Casual Wool Jacket with Central Button Closure, Yoke & Welt Pockets

Introducing a men’s sewing pattern for the structured button-front jacket – Utility Heritage Meets Tailored Precision.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6005

A sharp outer layer with understated strength, this jacket blends traditional structure with practical design:

Transitional Weather: Layer it over a turtleneck or shirt for effortless autumn and spring looks.
Smart-Casual Workdays: Perfect balance between formality and ruggedness—ideal for studio environments or casual office settings.
Weekend Getaways: Pair it with denim or corduroy for relaxed, outdoor-ready style with vintage workwear roots.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Straight, boxy fit with a slightly cropped profile and generous ease.

Collar: Classic shirt collar—sharp, masculine, and timeless.

Closure: Center front button fastening with four buttons for structured finish.

Construction Lines: Distinct back yoke and topstitched shoulder lines for clean separation and visual interest.

Pockets: Two angled welt pockets at the front with facings and internal bags.

Sleeves: Two-piece long sleeves with clean shaping and precise sleeve head construction.

Hemline: Straight hem for a polished, structured edge.

Style: Workwear-inspired with refined detailing—offering the practicality of utility with a sharp tailored cut.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. Best suited for sewists familiar with welt pocket construction, structured collars, and multi-piece sleeves.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If an option to add them at 1 EUR is chosen, pattern will come with seam allowances included.

Please note: a single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEN’S SEWING PATTERN PATTERN 6005

Choose structured outerwear fabrics that hold form well:

Wool or wool-blend coating (plain or plaid)
Medium-weight melton
Wool twill or textured suiting
Brushed cotton or cotton-blend canvas
Tonal lining fabric for inner structure

Avoid drapey or lightweight materials, which may distort the silhouette.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible Interfacing
Buttons: 4 medium-sized (25 mm) buttons for front closure

Optional: Underlining for added insulation in colder climates.

CUTTER’S MUST FOR MEN’S SEWING PATTERN 6005

From Main Fabric:

Back Part – 1 piece on fold
Front Part – 2 pieces
Yoke – 1 piece
Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
Outer Collar – 1 piece on fold
Lower Collar – 1 piece on fold
Pocket Underlay – 2 pieces
Pocket Welt – 2 pieces

From Lining Fabric:

Use main pattern pieces with the following modifications:

Back Lining – use Back Part pattern, add 2 cm pleat at center back, cut 2.
Front Lining – use Front Part excluding facing area; cut 2.
Upper Sleeve – use pattern, cut 2.
Lower Sleeve – use pattern, cut 2.
Pocket Bag (marked on pattern as “MESHKOVINA_KARM) – 2 pieces.
Shorten both jacket and sleeve linings by 2 cm at hem.

From Fusible Interfacing:

Apply to Outer Collar and Pocket Welts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

Print and arrange the pattern pieces on your chosen fabric width (90–150 cm) to calculate yardage.
Don’t forget to factor in mirrored and paired pieces.
Always align notches carefully for clean construction.
Shorten jacket lining by 2 cm at hem.
For plaid fabrics, match the grain and checks at all seam lines.

MEN’S SEWING PATTERN 6005 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

Men’s sewing pattern 6005 comes in the following formats:

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Compatible with Clo3D and other CAD software—simulate textures, fit, and structure in a digital workspace.
PLT Format for Contractors: Plotter-ready for production environments—ideal for accurate scaling and layout.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Home-printable tiled format—includes all main pieces, grainlines, and notches.