Jacket with Gathered Peplum
Introducing a chic women's jacket sewing pattern, distinguished by its fitted bodice and a charming gathered peplum detail that flares elegantly at the waist.
When To Wear
This jacket is a versatile and stylish choice, perfect for various occasions requiring a polished and sophisticated look:
- Elegant Daytime Events: Ideal for luncheons, garden parties, or upscale casual gatherings.
- Professional & Business Casual: Elevates work attire with a refined silhouette and tailored finish.
- Special Occasions & Cocktails: Pairs beautifully with tailored trousers or skirts for evening events, offering a modern alternative to traditional formal wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a tailored, fitted bodice cinches at the waist, flaring out into a soft, gathered peplum.
Neckline & Collar: Features an elegant stand collar, framing the neck with a clean, structured line.
Closure: Front closure is secured with four decorative hooks and eyes, providing a refined and distinctive detail.
Sleeves: Long, tailored two-piece set-in sleeves for a smooth and comfortable fit.
Back: The back mirrors the front's fitted silhouette and includes a matching gathered peplum, ensuring a harmonious design.
Length: Designed to hit at the waist, emphasizing the figure and creating a balanced proportion with trousers or skirts.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with techniques such as dart construction, creating gathers, setting a stand collar, and working with precise closures.
Fabric Recommendations
Select suiting materials that offer both structure and a beautiful drape for the peplum:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Shoulder pads
- 4 hooks with loops
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Upper back – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Placket – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Placket – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to corresponding pieces.
- Stitch darts on back pieces, trim dart depths to 1 cm, press towards the center and overlock. Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock.
- Along the upper edge of the lower back, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower back parts together, press allowances upwards and overlock.
- Trim dart depths on front pieces to 1 cm. Stitch darts, press depths towards the center, overlock.
- Along the upper edge of the lower front underlay, stitch with loosened upper thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower front parts together, press allowances upwards, overlock.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back, overlock.
- Fold collar stand pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and upper edge. Trim allowances at corners, clip at curves, turn collar stand right side out, shape, press. Attach collar stand to neckline.
- Fold placket piece in half lengthwise right sides together and stitch short sides. Turn placket right side out, shape, press.
- Stitch and press open shoulder seams of back neckline facing and front facings. Overlock outer edge. Fold front facings to main garment right sides together and stitch along the front edge, neckline, and lower edge, inserting the placket and loops between the left front facing and the front. Trim allowances at corners, clip at curves, turn front facings with facing to the wrong side, shape, press. Secure facing to shoulder seams and center back seam.
- Stitch elbow and front seams of the sleeve, press allowances towards the upper, overlock. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches, easing the sleeve cap at the upper, press allowances and overlock. Attach shoulder pads.
- Overlock hem allowance of bottom and sleeve, fold to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Sew hooks onto the right front corresponding to the loops.
