Minerva Digital Pattern 6012 – Men’s Field Jacket with Flap Pockets
Introducing a digital pattern for the structured jacket with patch pockets, angled welt pockets, and button-front closure – Functional Style with Tailored Utility.
WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6012
This versatile jacket combines rugged practicality with refined tailoring, making it suitable for:
- Outdoor City Wear: A stylish layer for transitional seasons.
- Travel & Adventure: Durable structure and practical pocket design.
- Smart Casual Outfits: Works equally well with denim, trousers, or over a shirt.
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Silhouette: Straight, structured cut with tailored shoulder line.
Closure: Front button placket with medium to large buttons for secure fastening.
Collar: Classic shirt-style collar with structured stand.
Pockets: Two large patch pockets with flaps and buttons, plus two angled welt pockets on the chest.
Sleeves: Long sleeves with buttoned cuffs for adjustability.
Back: Yoke seam across the shoulders for structure and ease.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Intermediate to Advanced. Involves precision in sewing welt pockets, attaching flaps, and setting structured collar and cuffs.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 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 DIGITAL PATTERN 6012
- Wool coating or wool blends with structure
- Twill, gabardine, or canvas
- Leather (for a more elevated version)
Recommended lining fabric: lightweight satin or cupro in matching tone.
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Brown wool fabric in subtle check (yardage to be determined by fabric width 90–150 cm and pattern layout)
- Lining fabric to match
- 1.5 m fusible interfacing (140 cm width)
- 45 cm cotton fabric in matching tone (for pocket bags)
- 8 leather-covered buttons, 22 mm diameter
- 4 leather-covered buttons, 18 mm diameter
- One two-way separating zipper, 64 cm (length may vary depending on size)
Fusible interfacing is applied to collar, pocket flaps, facings, sleeve cuffs, and hem allowance.
CUTTER’S MUST FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 6012
From Main Fabric:
- Upper Collar – 1 piece on fold
- Under Collar – 1 piece on fold
- Collar Stand – 2 pieces on fold
- Pocket Welt – 2 pieces
- Back Yoke – 1 piece on fold
- Patch Pocket – 2 pieces
- Patch Pocket Flap – 4 pieces
- Pocket Side Section – 2 pieces
- Left Placket Facing – 2 pieces
- Right Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Cuffs – 4 pieces
- Sleeve Facing – 2 pieces
From Cotton Fabric:
- Pocket Bag – 4 pieces
- Pocket Lining – 4 pieces
From Lining Fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Pocket Bag – 2 pieces
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Be sure to include paired and symmetrical pieces. If using checked fabric, carefully align the pattern pieces to ensure continuity across seams.
DIGITAL PATTERN 6012 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.
PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.
PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES
Pattern 6012 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:
- Chest: 35 cm to 170 cm
- Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm
The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit at the shoulders, chest, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and ensuring professional results.
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