Zip Front Active Jacket
This women's sewing pattern features a versatile zip-front jacket, distinguished by its ergonomic seam lines and comfortable stand collar.
When To Wear
This jacket is designed for comfort and style in various settings, making it an ideal choice for:
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Active Outdoors: Perfect for brisk walks, light hikes, or any activity requiring comfortable layering.
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Everyday Casual: An ideal layering piece for running errands or relaxed social outings.
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Travel & Commute: a practical and stylish choice for staying comfortable during journeys.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortably fitted silhouette, gently shaping the torso and extending to the hip.
Neckline & Collar: a neat stand collar provides coverage and a streamlined look.
Closure: a full-length separating front zipper allows for adjustable ventilation and easy wear.
Sleeves: Ergonomically designed long sleeves feature a front yoke seam, enhancing mobility and fit.
Pockets: Two zippered pockets are strategically integrated into the front panel seams for secure storage.
Seam Details: Distinctive front and back panel seams create a flattering, sculpted fit.
Hem: a clean, straight hem provides a modern finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise seam matching, zipper insertions, and collar construction.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight knit fabrics with some stretch for comfort and ease of movement:
- Medium-weight stretch knits
- Softshell fabrics
- Ponte di Roma
- Scuba knit
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 full-length separating zipper for the front closure
- 2 closed-end zippers for the pockets
- Knit fabric for pocket lining
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Upper front - 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Side – 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Sleeves – 2 pieces
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Collar stand – 1 piece
- From knit lining:
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce details with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the center back seam, press seam allowances to the left side, serge.
- Stitch the darts on the front, press the dart folds upwards.
- Mark the pocket placement on the front. Cut the pocket opening in the middle between the marked lines. At a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the end of the pocket, make slanted cuts. Press seam allowances to the wrong side. Place the zipper under the edges of the pocket opening so that the teeth are visible. Stitch the zipper, sewing from the right side. Place the lower front right side down onto the wrong side of the pocket bag and secure along the center, upper, and side edges.
- Stitch shoulder seams. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch the outer collar stand to the neckline of the front and back. Clip seam allowances and press towards the collar stand.
- Attach the yoke with the collar stand to the front. Serge seam allowances and press towards the yoke.
- Stitch the lower and upper front parts. Serge seam allowances and press upwards.
- Attach the side to the front and back. Serge seam allowances and press towards the center back and center front respectively.
- Stitch shoulder seams of facings and neckline facing, press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge. Stitch the inner collar stand to the neckline of the facings and neckline facing, clipping the corner of the facing. Clip seam allowances and press towards the collar stand.
- Place the facings and neckline facing right side down onto the right side of the garment and stitch the front edges, the upper edge of the collar stand, and the lower corners, inserting the zipper between the details. Clip seam allowances, trim corners, turn to the right side and press. Attach the neckline facing to the shoulder seams. Topstitch along the zipper.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
