Asymmetrical Zip Draped Collar Jacket
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a fitted jacket featuring an asymmetrical zip closure, a stylish draped collar, and practical zippered cuffs.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket offers a blend of comfort and style, making it perfect for:
- Everyday & Casual Wear: Ideal for daily outings and comfortable yet stylish ensembles.
- Transitional Weather Layering: Provides warmth and a fashionable layer during cooler seasons.
- Smart-Casual Occasions: Elevates an outfit for relaxed social gatherings or creative work environments.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a close-fitting silhouette designed to flatter the figure, extending to the hip.
Collar: Features a generous, draped shawl collar that creates a soft, voluminous frame for the neckline.
Closure: An eye-catching asymmetrical zipper closure runs diagonally from the left hem to the upper right bodice.
Sleeves: Long, slim-fitting sleeves are detailed with functional zippers at the cuffs, adding a modern edge.
Back: The back features clean princess seams for a tailored fit.
Hem: a clean, straight hemline finishes the jacket at the hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with sewing knit fabrics, precise zipper insertions, and constructing a draped collar.
Fabric Recommendations
For optimal drape and comfort, select medium-stretch knit fabrics:
- Medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- One long separating zipper (length specified on pattern)
- Two zippers for sleeve cuffs (lengths specified on pattern)
- Fusible interfacing (for collar and facings)
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back - 2 qty
- Left front - 1 qty
- Right front – 1 qty
- Sleeve – 2 qty
- Collar – 2 qty
- Left front facing – 1 qty
- Right front facing – 1 qty
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 qty
- Left front facing – 1 qty
- Right front facing – 1 qty
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics should be sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the pieces.
- Stitch the center back seam. Finish the seam allowances.
- Stitch the darts on the front pieces. Trim the depths with an overlock machine.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Finish the seam allowances and press them towards the back.
- Attach the lower collar to the neckline. Press the seam allowances towards the collar. Finish the upper and outer edges of the facings. Attach the facings to the upper collar. Press the seam allowances open. Place the facings on the front panels and stitch along the edge, lapel, and collar. Turn the edges and collar to the wrong side and press. Fold the lower edge of the upper collar inwards and topstitch into the seam of the lower collar attachment. Secure the upper seam allowances of the facings to the shoulder seams. Place the zipper on the right edge and topstitch so that the teeth extend 0.5 cm beyond the edge.
- Stitch decorative topstitches along the right edge, securing the zipper, along the collar, and the left edge.
- Finish the bottom of the sleeve. Fold the seam allowances inwards and topstitch. Topstitch the decorative zipper onto the sleeve according to the markings. Attach the sleeve into the open armhole. Finish the seam allowances. Stitch the side seam and the sleeve seam in one continuous step. Finish the seam allowances.
- Finish the bottom of the garment. Press to the wrong side, folding around the facing, and topstitch.
- Place the zipper on the left front according to the markings and topstitch.
