Zip-Front Bomber Jacket

Name: Zip-Front Bomber Jacket
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2156
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2156

A women's hip-length bomber jacket with a separating zipper at the centre front, two-piece set-in sleeves and a knit stand collar, waistband and cuffs. Fully lined. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dense jacket fabrics in natural or blended fibres; knit fabric with high or medium stretch for the collar, waistband and cuffs.

Tech. Description

Zip-Front Bomber Jacket

A women's hip-length bomber jacket with a separating zipper at the centre front, two-piece set-in sleeves and a knit stand collar, waistband and cuffs. Fully lined.

When To Wear

Spring and autumn, over T-shirts, shirts and knitwear.
With jeans, trousers or skirts for everyday wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight body gathered in by a knit waistband at the hip.

Length: Hip length.

Collar: Folded knit stand sewn into the neckline of the back and fronts.

Sleeves: Two-piece set-in sleeves with elbow and front seams, cap eased into the armhole, finished with folded knit cuffs.

Closure: Separating zipper along the front edges, enclosed by interfaced front facings.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with an interfaced back neck facing.

Waist: Folded knit waistband at the hem, with a securing stitch in the attaching seam.

Lining: Full lining cut from the main pattern pieces minus the facings, attached to the facings and waistband and turned through an opening in the right sleeve lining seam.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Separating zipper set between the front and facing, knit ribbing bands, two-piece sleeves and a bagged lining.

Fabric Recommendations

Dense jacket fabrics in natural or blended fibres; knit fabric with high or medium stretch for the collar, waistband and cuffs.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (front facings, back neck facing)
Lining fabric
Separating zipper
Ready-made ribbing (optional, instead of the knit collar, waistband and cuffs)

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.