Wrap Blazer with Tie Belt

Name: Wrap Blazer with Tie Belt
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 2510
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #2510

This Minerva sewing pattern creates a sophisticated women's wrap blazer, featuring an elegant V-neckline, precise paneling, and a flattering tie belt with buckle closure. Designed with a tailored, semi-fitted silhouette that hits at or just below the hip, it's a versatile layering piece for professional settings, smart casual gatherings, or transitional styling. This intermediate project requires skills in working with structured fabrics, precise panel assembly, and lining construction.

Tech. Description

Wrap Blazer with Tie Belt

Introducing a sophisticated women's wrap blazer pattern, distinguished by its elegant V-neckline, precise paneling, and a flattering tie belt with buckle closure.

When To Wear

This versatile blazer is perfect for a range of occasions, offering both professional elegance and chic comfort:

Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business meetings, or corporate events, providing a polished yet comfortable silhouette.
Smart Casual Gatherings: Suitable for lunch dates, upscale social events, or art gallery visits where a refined yet relaxed look is desired.
Transitional Styling: a perfect layering piece for spring or autumn, offering warmth without bulk and complementing various outfits.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a tailored, semi-fitted silhouette achieved through artful paneling, designed to wrap and define the waist.

Neckline & Lapel: Features a graceful V-neckline with a soft, draped wrap lapel creating an elegant opening.

Closure: a front wrap design secured by a tie belt, complete with a buckle for adjustable cinching and a refined finish.

Sleeves: Long, two-piece set-in sleeves ensure a smooth, tailored fit along the arms.

Back: Constructed with multiple panels, including a central back seam and side back seams, to create a sculpted and flattering fit.

Length: Designed to hit at the hip or just below, offering versatile coverage.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in working with structured fabrics, precise panel assembly, lining construction, and setting in sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Opt for fabrics with a good drape and a slight structure to best showcase the blazer's silhouette:

Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing
Lining fabric
Shoulder pads
Buckle
1 button

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Upper center back – 2 pieces
- Upper side back – 2 pieces
- Back insert – 1 piece
- Lower back – 1 piece
- Side – 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Front insert – 2 pieces
- Upper side front – 2 pieces
- Upper center front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Right belt – 1 piece
- Left belt – 1 piece
From lining fabric:
- Upper center back – 2 pieces
- Upper side back – 2 pieces
- Lining for lower back – 1 piece
- Side – 2 pieces
- Lining for lower front – 2 pieces
- Upper side front – 2 pieces
- Lining for upper center front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
Attention: Back lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric patterns, subtracting the width of the back neckline facing.
From fusible interlining:
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Right belt – 1 piece
- Left belt – 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Fuse interlining to the designated pieces.
Fold the belt pieces lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch along the long side and one short side. Turn the pieces right side out, straighten, and press.
Stitch the princess seams of the upper back, press allowances open. Attach the insert to the back, press allowances towards the insert. Attach the lower back to the insert, press allowances towards the insert. Stitch the outer collar stand into the neckline.
Stitch the princess seams of the upper front, press allowances open. Attach the insert to the front, press allowances towards the insert. Attach the lower front to the insert, press allowances towards the insert.
Attach the side to the back, press allowances towards the side. Attach the side to the front, inserting the belt into the left seam, press allowances towards the side.
Stitch and press open the shoulder seams.
Stitch the inner collar stand into the neckline facing. Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Thread the buckle through the right belt. Place the front facings with the neckline facing on the right side of the front, right sides together, pin, and stitch the front edge, neckline, and lower corner of the front edge, inserting the belt with the buckle. Trim seams at corners. Topstitch the seam allowance of the front edge to the front facing. Position the stitching 0.2 cm from the seam. Turn the front edges right side out, straighten seams. Press the garment hem.
Stitch and press open the elbow seam of the sleeve, easing the upper sleeve and matching notches. Press the sleeve hem. Turn back the hem allowance, stitch and press open the front sleeve seam.
Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching notches, easing the sleeve cap at the upper. Attach shoulder pads.
On the lining pieces, stitch the seams and set in the sleeves, leaving an opening for turning in the left elbow seam. Attach the lining to the inner edges of the front facings and the back neckline facing.
Attach the lining to the garment hem and sleeve hem. Turn the jacket right side out. Stitch the technical opening closed.
On the left front, work a buttonhole. Sew a hidden button to match.