Short Sleeve Asymmetric Rounded Collar Jacket
A women's sewing pattern for a chic short-sleeve jacket featuring an asymmetric front closure, a unique rounded collar, and a relaxed silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket offers a blend of smart-casual style, making it suitable for:
- Smart Casual Outings: Perfect for pairing with jeans or tailored trousers for a polished yet relaxed look.
- Business Casual Environments: An excellent choice for a comfortable and stylish layer in professional settings.
- Transitional Weather: Ideal for adding a touch of warmth and style during cooler spring or autumn days.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, straight silhouette that falls to hip length, offering a comfortable yet structured drape.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive rounded, stand-up collar that flows into the asymmetric front opening, creating a soft, elegant line.
Closure: An asymmetric front closure secured with a single visible button, adding a modern and unique touch.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves finished with a neat turned-up cuff for a polished look.
Back: A clean back panel designed for a smooth and uncluttered appearance.
Hem: A straight hemline that maintains the jacket's balanced proportions.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with setting in sleeves, constructing a rounded collar, and handling asymmetric closures and buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-weight fabrics that offer some structure and drape beautifully, such as:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 2 buttons
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: suiting fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; 2 buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THEY INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for jacket bottom and sleeve bottom - 2.0 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 details). WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing - 1 piece
- Collar – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- On the back, stitch and press darts towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Overlock the allowance and press to the left side.
- Stitch darts on the front. Press the dart folds downwards.
- Stitch shoulder seams, overlock allowances and press towards the back.
- Set sleeves into armholes. Overlock allowances. Stitch the side seam simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Overlock allowances and press towards the back. Overlock the lower edge of the sleeve. Fold up the allowance, align with the upper mark, and stitch. Turn the cuff to the right side.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and the front facing. Overlock the outer edge.
- Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, pin and stitch all around the front edge and neckline, inserting the collar between the allowances of the upper edge and the facing. Clip allowances at corners. Turn out the front edges, straighten seams, and press.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the jacket, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Overlock buttonholes and sew on buttons.
