Cropped Stand Collar Jacket
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic, cropped jacket featuring a structured stand collar and a flattering fitted silhouette.
When To Wear
This jacket is a versatile addition to any wardrobe, ideal for:
- Formal Casual Wear: Elevate everyday outfits with a touch of polished sophistication.
- Professional Settings: A refined alternative to a blazer for office wear or business casual events.
- Evening & Special Occasions: Perfect for adding an elegant layer over a dress or top for dinners or cultural events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Cropped and fitted, shaped with vertical darts for a tailored look.
Neckline & Collar: High stand collar that fastens at the front, offering a clean and elegant frame for the face.
Closure: Front button closure with two decorative buttons.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves with a tailored fit.
Back: Clean, fitted back with vertical darts for shaping.
Length: Cropped, ending around the natural waistline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves dart construction, accurate collar setting, lining insertion, and precise buttonhole creation.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with a good drape and structure to maintain the jacket's tailored shape:
- Thin suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- Shoulder pads
- 2 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: thin suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: lining fabric; fusible interfacing; shoulder pads; 2 buttons. 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 jacket bottom and sleeve bottom - 3 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece with fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Back – 1 piece with fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
ATTENTION! Back and front pieces from lining fabric are cut according to the main fabric pieces, minus the back neckline facing and front facing, respectively.
Sewing Instructions
- Interface pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on back and front pieces, press waist dart allowances towards the center, bust darts upwards.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances open.
- Fold the collar piece lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch the short sides. Trim allowances at corners, turn collar right side out, shape, press. Attach collar to neckline.
- Stitch and press open shoulder seams of back neckline facing and front facings. Place front facings with facing right side down onto the right side of the front piece, pin, and stitch the front edge, neckline, and lower corner of the front edge. Trim seams at corners. Topstitch the front edge seam allowance to the front facing. The stitching should be 0.2 cm from the seam. Turn front edges right side out, shape seams. Press the bottom of the garment.
- Stitch sleeve seam, press allowances open. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches, press allowances. Attach shoulder pads.
- Stitch lining pieces similarly to main fabric pieces, leaving an opening in the left sleeve seam. Attach lining to facing and front facings, press allowances towards the front facing. Attach lining to the bottom of the garment and sleeve bottom. Turn jacket right side out. Stitch the technical opening closed.
- Work buttonholes on the right front, sew buttons on the left front.
