Fitted Asymmetrical Contrasting Panel Blazer
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a uniquely designed, fitted blazer featuring a bold asymmetrical front closure and an elegant contrasting panel.
When To Wear
This stylish blazer is a versatile choice for various occasions, including:
- Business & Office: Its structured yet stylish design is perfect for a polished professional look.
- Smart Casual & Evening: The distinctive asymmetrical design makes it suitable for elevated casual outings or evening wear.
- Fashion-Forward Styling: A sophisticated statement piece to add a contemporary touch to any outfit.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, fitted silhouette that accentuates the waist, finishing at hip length.
Neckline: A sharp V-neckline without a traditional collar, creating a clean and modern aesthetic.
Closure: Features a striking asymmetrical front closure, secured with a single button on the contrasting panel.
Sleeves: Long, tailored set-in sleeves provide a sleek and refined arm line.
Back: Shaped with a center back seam and two princess seams for a smooth, contoured fit.
Detailing: A prominent contrasting panel sweeps diagonally across the front, defining the asymmetrical closure.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with fitting, constructing darts & princess seams, setting in sleeves, and working with facings & interfacing.
Fabric Recommendations
For a structured yet comfortable blazer, choose low-stretch knit fabrics from natural or blended fibers, in contrasting colors for the panel:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics (e.g., ponte, stable jersey)
- Blended fibers for structure and drape
- Natural fibers like wool knits or cotton knits with minimal stretch
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Shoulder pads
- 1 button
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: low-stretch knit fabric made from natural or blended fibers in contrasting colors. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; shoulder pads; 1 button. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment and sleeve hem - 3 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can range from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
CUTTER'S MUST
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! Markings on the patterns are made on the right side!
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Center front right – 1 piece
- Center front left – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Left facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 1:
- From fusible interfacing:
- Left facing – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front trim – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center, serge. Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side, serge.
- Stitch bust darts, press dart intakes upwards. Stitch the front princess seams, press allowances towards the center, serge.
- Place the trim pieces right sides together and stitch the front edge and bottom edge. Clip allowances at corners, turn the piece right side out, press. Attach the trim to the right front, press allowances towards the main piece and serge.
- Serge the outer edge of the left facing. Place the facing with the left front and stitch the front edge and bottom edge. Clip allowances at corners, turn the piece right side out, press.
- Serge the outer edge of the back neckline facing. Place the neckline facing on the back and stitch the neckline edge exactly up to the marked shoulder seam line. Clip allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press.
- Stitch shoulder seams, inserting the front between the back and the facing, press allowances towards the back and serge. Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back, serge.
- Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back, serge.
- Set sleeves into armholes according to notches, easing the sleeve cap at the top. Press and serge allowances. Attach shoulder pads.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
- On the right front, make a buttonhole, on the left front, sew on a button.
