Minerva Digital Pattern 6006

Introducing a digital pattern for the classic men’s zip jacket – Clean Lines with Vintage Workwear Appeal.

WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6006

Whether you’re layering it for cooler days or building a timeless wardrobe, this jacket blends utility and heritage:

Cool Urban Days: Lightweight and wind-protective—perfect over knits or button-ups.
Casual Office Outfits: Combines the formality of a structured jacket with the softness of a shirt.
Weekend Outings: A go-to jacket with subtle statement detailing and practical features.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES

Silhouette: Straight and relaxed fit with comfortable ease through the body.

Collar: Classic turn-down collar with optional contrast faux fur or wool accent.

Closure: Center front zipper (separating style) for secure closure and convenience.

Construction Lines: Clean front with subtle shaping through side seams.

Pockets: Slanted welt pockets at front with internal pocket bags.

Sleeves: Long sleeves.

Hemline: Straight hem.

Style: Masculine and versatile—ideal for transitional weather with quiet structure and tailored elements.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Intermediate level. Requires basic understanding of inserting zippers, sewing welt pockets, and layering techniques.

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.

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 6006

Best suited for medium-weight outerwear fabrics:

Wool or wool-blend coating
Lightweight melton or brushed cotton
Coated twill or cotton canvas
Optional faux fur or plush for collar lining
Quilted satin for sleeve lining

Avoid overly stretchy or drapey materials to maintain structural clarity.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

Fusible Interfacing: 40 cm x 140 cm for collar and pocket facings

Lining:

80 cm quilted lining (140 cm wide) for sleeves
30 cm cotton lining for pocket bags

Decorative trim: 4 m black satin bias tape (2.5 cm wide)

Zipper: 1 separating zipper in matching tone (length may vary by size)

CUTTER’S MUST FOR A DIGITAL PATTERN 6006

From Main Fabric (Wool or Blend):

Back – 1 piece on fold
Front – 2 pieces
Sleeve – 2 pieces
Upper collar – 1 piece on fold
Under collar – 1 piece on fold
Pocket facing – 2 pieces
Pocket welt (rectangle 17 x 4 cm) – 2 pieces

From Cotton Fabric (Pocket Bags):

Pocket lining – 4 pieces

From Faux Fur (Optional Collar Lining):

Back – 1 piece on fold
Front – 2 pieces

From Quilted Satin (Sleeve Lining):

Sleeve – 2 pieces (shortened by 2 cm at hem)

Fusible Interfacing:

Apply to upper collar and pocket facings.

Note: If using plaid or directional prints, align pattern pieces carefully to match motifs across seams.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before cutting your fabric:

Print out the paper patterns and lay them out according to your fabric width (90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you’ll need.
Don’t forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces.
Always align your notches during assembly for precision.

DIGITAL PATTERN 6006 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS

DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: Easily imports into simulation software like Clo3D for realistic previews on avatars.
PLT Format for Contractors: Ideal for production teams—compatible with large-format plotters.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: Easy-to-print tiled version for home or studio use.

CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES

Pattern 6006 supports both individual body measurements and standard ASTM US sizing.

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

The drafting software tailors the pattern to your precise measurements—delivering optimal fit in the shoulders, sleeves, and torso for a clean result without compromise.