Zip-Front Bomber Jacket
Introducing a contemporary women's sewing pattern for a zip-front bomber jacket, featuring classic ribbed details at the collar, cuffs, and hem, and a fully lined interior.
When To Wear
This versatile bomber jacket is perfect for adding a stylish and comfortable layer to various outfits, making it suitable for:
- Casual Outings: An ideal outerwear piece for everyday wear, from errands to relaxed social gatherings.
- Transitional Weather: Provides a perfect light layer for changing seasons, offering comfort without bulk.
- Sporty-Chic Styling: Elevates casual ensembles, pairing effortlessly with dresses, skirts, or trousers for a modern look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a classic bomber jacket silhouette, offering a comfortable, relaxed fit that ends at hip-length.
Neckline & Collar: Features a stylish ribbed stand-up collar that provides a neat finish to the neckline.
Closure: a practical full-length separating zipper at the center front allows for easy wear and adjustable styling.
Sleeves: Designed with comfortable, long two-piece set-in sleeves, neatly finished with matching ribbed cuffs for a snug fit.
Back: a clean and simple back panel, maintaining the sleek, uncluttered aesthetic of the jacket.
Hem: Finished with a wide, ribbed waistband that cinches slightly at the bottom, contributing to the iconic bomber shape.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires experience with zipper insertion, working with knit ribbing, and full garment lining techniques.
Fabric Recommendations
For the main body of the jacket, choose sturdy woven fabrics, and for the collar, cuffs, and hem, select ribbed knit with good stretch:
- Medium to heavy-weight woven jacket fabrics made from natural or blended fibers (e.g., cotton twill, wool blends, plaid weaves).
- Ribbed knit fabric with high or medium stretch for the collar, cuffs, and waistband.
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 separating zipper
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece with fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- From knit fabric:
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Waistband – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Back – 1 piece
- Front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interlining:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Attention: Front and back lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric patterns, subtracting the width of the front facings and back neckline facing, respectively.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interlining to the designated pieces.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances open.
- Press the collar stand lengthwise in half, right side out. Attach the collar stand to the neckline of the back and front.
- Place front pieces right sides together and align edges, measure the length of the front edges. Attach the separating zipper to the edge of the front.
- Stitch shoulder seams of front facings and back neckline facing, press allowances open. Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, and stitch along the front edge and neckline. Stitching is done from the front side. Turn the front edges to the right side, straighten seams and press.
- Stitch side seams, press allowances open.
- Fold the waistband piece lengthwise in half, right side out. Unfold the waistband. Attach the outer of the waistband to the bottom edge.
- Stitch the elbow seam of the sleeve, press allowances open. Stitch and press open the front seam of the sleeve. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches, easing the sleeve cap in the upper.
- Stitch lining pieces similarly to the main fabric pieces, leaving an opening in the bottom seam of the right sleeve. Attach the lining to the inner edges of the front facings, back neckline facing, and the inner edge of the waistband. Turn the garment right side out through the opening in the sleeve and stitch the technical opening closed. Topstitch along the waistband attachment seam.
- Stitch the cuff into a loop. Press the cuff lengthwise in half, wrong side in. Attach the cuffs to the bottom of the sleeve and lining, overlock allowances.
Tip: for the collar stand, waistband, and cuffs, you can use ready-made ribbing. In this case, the pieces should be cut at half size.
