Minerva Sewing Pattern 2850 – Jacket with Gathered Peplum, Round Neck & Loop Closure

Introducing a jacket pattern for the softly tailored jacket featuring a gathered peplum waist, round neckline, and clean loop-and-hook front – Feminine Classic with Modern Refinement.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 2850

Office & Business Casual: A polished alternative to a blazer.
Smart Daywear: Elevates jeans or tailored pants.
Occasions & Events: The peplum and shaped waist add gentle drama.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Semi-fitted bodice with gathered peplum starting at the waist.

Front: Center-front thread/fabric loops with hooks for a minimal, clean closure.

Neckline: Round neckline finished with a collar stand.

Peplum: Attached gathered peplum around the waist for soft volume.

Back: Princess seams to a waist seam flowing into the peplum.

Sleeves: Two-seam set-in sleeves (upper and lower sleeve).

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate. Requires precision with princess seams, loop-and-hook closure, collar stand, and evenly gathering/attaching the peplum.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, all seams include a 1 cm allowance. Hem allowance (jacket): 2 cm. Sleeve hem allowance: 3 cm.

Single contour → no seam allowances. Double contour → seam allowances included.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JACKET PATTERN 2850

Suiting fabrics from natural or blended fibers: light wool suiting, cotton twill/gabardine, linen blends, lightweight tweed or jacquard.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible interfacing
Shoulder pads
4 hooks with eyes (used with loops for the front closure)

CUTTER’S MUST FOR JACKET PATTERN 2850

From Main Fabric:

Upper Back – 2 pieces
Lower Back (Peplum Back) – 1 piece on fold
Front – 2 pieces
Front Placket – 1 piece
Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
Collar Stand – 2 pieces
Back Neck Facing – 1 piece
Front Facings – 2 pieces

From Fusible Interfacing:

Front Placket – 1 piece
Front Facings – 2 pieces
Back Neck Facing – 1 piece
Collar Stand – 1 piece

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting, print and lay out pieces on your fabric width (90–150 cm) to calculate yardage. Cut mirrored pairs where needed. Transfer all notches, grainlines, loop and hook positions, and fold lines. Match notches carefully at princess lines, sleeve seams, and peplum seams.

JACKET PATTERN 2850 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS & ADVANCED SEWISTS

Formats available:

DXF AAMA – CAD/3D compatible
PLT – For plotters and cutters
PDF – Print-at-home or copy-shop

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 2850 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:

Bust: 35 cm to 170 cm
Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm

The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the shoulders, bust, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.

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