Zip-Front Hooded Jacket
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a modern, cropped hooded jacket, distinguished by its relaxed fit, short cap sleeves, and a practical zip-front closure.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket is perfect for adding a stylish layer to various outfits, making it suitable for:
- Everyday Casual & Urban Outings: Ideal for comfortable yet chic daily wear.
- Transitional Weather Layering: Provides light warmth and style during changing seasons.
- Sporty-Chic Ensembles: Elevates athleisure or casual looks with a fashionable edge.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Cropped length with a relaxed fit through the body.
Neckline: Integrated hood, forming a stand-up collar when zipped.
Closure: Full-length separable zip-front closure with a placket.
Sleeves: Short, wide cap sleeves finished with a narrow band.
Hem: Elasticated bottom band creates a gathered, secure fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves accurate zipper insertion, elastic casing construction, and working with curved seams for the hood.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight woven fabrics with some structure for best results:
- Jacket or raincoat fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Separable zipper
- Elastic tape, 4 cm wide, with a length 4 cm shorter than the bottom placket
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: Outer seam allowance of the hood - 3 cm, all other seam allowances - 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need. When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back – 1 piece with fold
- Placket for front edge – 4 pieces
- Bottom placket – 1 piece with fold
- Sleeve placket – 2 pieces
- Hood – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Overlock seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Fold the bottom placket in half lengthwise, right side out, and attach it to the bottom of the jacket, overlock the seam allowance and press upwards. Thread the elastic tape into the placket and secure it at the edge of the front opening.
- Attach the outer placket to the front edge, direct the seam allowance towards the placket. Attach the zipper to the outer placket. Place the inner placket on top of the outer placket and stitch the corners and the front edge, starting and ending the stitching strictly at the marked stitching line. Fold the inner placket to the wrong side. Fold the seam allowance inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam. Topstitch along the front edge 1 cm from the zipper.
- Stitch the sleeve placket into a ring. Fold in half lengthwise and press. Attach the outer side of the placket to the sleeve. Fold the seam allowance of the inner side inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the hood seam. Overlock the seam allowance. Fold the outer edge of the hood by 1 cm, then by 2 cm and topstitch. Attach the hood to the jacket. Overlock the seam allowance, press towards the back and front.
