Open front Shawl Collar Blazer with three quarter sleeves and Shaped Hem
Introducing a sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a blazer, distinguished by its open front, gracefully curved shawl collar, and a modern shaped hem, all crafted with meticulous seaming and a full lining.
When To Wear
This versatile blazer offers a polished yet relaxed silhouette, suitable for:
- Business Casual: A refined layer for professional settings or office wear.
- Elevated Everyday: Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to casual ensembles, as seen in the styling.
- Dinner & Events: The elegant shawl collar and structured fit lend themselves to smart evening attire.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with vertical princess seams on both the front and back for a contoured shape.
Collar & Lapel: Elegant shawl collar that transitions seamlessly into the open front, creating a soft, continuous line.
Closure: Open-front design, allowing for fluid drape and versatile styling.
Sleeves: Three-quarter length, two-piece set-in sleeves for a refined and tailored finish.
Back: Features a center back seam and vertical princess seams for a flattering, sculpted fit.
Hem: Distinctive shaped hem, curving gracefully upward at the front sides and dropping slightly at the back.
Level Of Difficulty
Advanced. Requires confident sewing skills including accurate seaming for shaped panels, precise shawl collar construction, setting sleeves with easing, and full lining techniques.
Fabric Recommendations
Select woven fabrics with good body and drape to best showcase the blazer's structured shape and elegant lines:
- Suiting fabrics (e.g., wool blends, polyester blends)
- Gabardine
- Substantial crepe
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- Shoulder pads
- Sleeve heads
CUTTER'S MUST
ATTENTION: The front and back pieces of the lining are cut according to the main fabric patterns, subtracting the width of the facings and the back neckline facing, respectively.
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces. Also, fuse interfacing to the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve hem.
- Stitch the center back seam. Press seam allowances open. Stitch the back princess seams, press seam allowances towards the center.
- Stitch the front princess seams, press seam allowances towards the center.
- Stitch and press open the side seams of the jacket.
- Stitch the center seam of the integrated collar, press seam allowances open. Stitch the shoulder seams. Attach the collar to the back neckline, clipping the seam allowance at the corner. Clip and press open the seam allowances.
- Stitch the center seam of the integrated collar facing, press seam allowances open. Stitch the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Attach the collar to the back neckline, clipping the seam allowance at the corner. Clip and press open the seam allowances. Place the front facings and neckline facing right sides together with the front and stitch the front edge and neckline. Trim seam allowances at corners, clip curves. Turn the front edges to the right side, straighten seams, and press. Secure the collar attachment seam allowances together.
- Stitch and press open the sleeve seam. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches and easing the sleeve cap. Insert shoulder pads, and sew in sleeve head rolls.
- On the lining pieces, stitch the seams and set in the sleeves, leaving an opening in the front left sleeve seam. Attach the lining to the inner edges of the front facings and neckline facing. Press the bottom hem of the garment to the wrong side. Attach the lining to the bottom of the garment and to the sleeve hems. Turn the jacket right side out through the opening. Close the opening.
