Front Zip Stand Collar Knit Jacket
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a comfortable knit jacket, featuring a practical front zip, a stylish stand collar, and functional inset pockets.
When To Wear
This knit jacket is perfect for adding a layer of warmth and casual style, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Casual Wear: Ideal for daily outings, errands, and relaxed social gatherings.
- Active & Outdoor Activities: Provides comfortable layering for walks, hikes, or cooler weather sports.
- Transitional Seasons: a go-to garment for mild weather when you need a light yet cozy outer layer.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, relaxed fit that extends to the hip, allowing for easy movement and layering.
Neckline & Collar: Features a clean stand collar that offers warmth and a polished finish.
Closure: a full-length front zipper closure provides adjustable ventilation and easy wear.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves designed for comfortable arm coverage.
Pockets: Functional inset pockets are integrated into the front princess seams, offering convenient storage.
Front: Shaped front panels feature princess seams extending from the armhole to the hem, subtly incorporating the pocket openings.
Back: The back is shaped with princess seams, providing a comfortable and flattering fit.
Length: Hip length, offering good coverage while maintaining a modern silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in zipper insertion, constructing inset pockets, and working with knit fabrics and their specific finishing techniques.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose medium-weight knit fabrics that offer both comfort and structure:
- Fleece made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Zipper (length specified on front pattern piece)
Cutter's Must
- Center back – 2 qty
- Side back – 2 qty
- Center front – 2 qty
- Side front – 2 qty
- Sleeve – 2 qty
- Collar — 1 qty
- Pocket lining — 2 qty
- Pocket facing -2 qty
- Front Facing — 2 qty
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
Sewing Instructions
- Overlock the pocket facing along three sides: two short and one long. Place the facing on the right side of the center piece and stitch. Start and end the stitch strictly at the marked pocket opening line. Clip the seam allowances at the marks. Turn the facing to the wrong side and topstitch along three sides from the right side. Overlock the curved edge of the pocket lining. Place the center piece on the lining and secure with pins. Stitch from the right side. Stitch the relief seam of the front. Overlock the seam allowances and press towards the center.
- Stitch the relief seam of the back. Overlock the seam allowance and press towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the seam allowance and press to the left side.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Overlock the seam allowances and press towards the back. Set the sleeve into the armhole. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Stitch the side seam simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Overlock the shoulder and outer edge of the front facing. Stitch the outer collar into the neckline. Stitch the inner collar into the neckline of the front facings. Direct the seam allowance towards the collar. Fold the top and front facings right sides together, insert the zipper between the pieces and stitch the edge of the front opening. Turn the front facings to the wrong side. Fold the seam allowance of the inner collar at the back inwards and topstitch into the seam of the outer collar attachment.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, fold inwards and topstitch with two parallel stitches. Secure the shoulder edge of the front facing to the garment with hand stitches.
