Jersey Jacket with Raglan Sleeves and Welt Pockets
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a knit jacket, featuring a distinctive asymmetrical wrap collar, comfortable raglan sleeves, and functional angled welt pockets.
When To Wear
This knit jacket is designed for comfort and style, making it a perfect addition to your wardrobe for:
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Everyday Chic: a comfortable yet polished layer for daily wear and casual outings.
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Smart-Casual Gatherings: Ideal for transitioning between seasons, offering warmth without sacrificing style.
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Office & Workwear: a sophisticated alternative to a traditional blazer, suitable for a professional yet relaxed environment.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, slightly relaxed fit with a straight, hip-length hem.
Neckline / Collar: a prominent, wide, asymmetrical shawl collar that wraps and overlaps at the front, creating a soft drape.
Closure: a hidden front closure with hooks & eyes ensures a clean, seamless finish on the overlapping front panels.
Sleeves: Full-length raglan sleeves provide a modern, comfortable fit through the shoulder and armhole.
Pockets: Angled single-welt pockets are thoughtfully placed on the front panels, adding both style and practicality.
Back: a clean, smooth back panel with raglan seams extending from the neckline to the sleeve hems.
Length: Hip-length, making it versatile for pairing with various bottom styles.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in working with knit fabrics, constructing precise angled welt pockets, and assembling a lined garment with a unique collar and raglan sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose low-stretch knit fabrics that offer both structure and comfort for this jacket:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- Small raglan shoulder pads
- 6 hooks & eyes
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom of the garment and sleeve hem – 3 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) 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 – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Welt – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From lining fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- Large pocket bag – 2 pieces
- Small pocket bag – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Welt – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Interface details with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch darts on the front, press allowances upwards.
- Mark the pocket placement. Press the welt in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. Stitch the small pocket bag to the inner side of the welt. Attach the welt to the front along the lower pocket marking line. Attach the large pocket bag to the front along the upper pocket marking line. Stitch ends finish at the short marking lines. Cut the pocket opening. Make diagonal cuts 1-1.5 cm from the end of the pocket. Turn the welt and large pocket bag to the wrong side through the opening. Secure the pocket ends from the wrong side with a double backstitch at the base of the corners. Stitch the pocket bag edges.
- Attach the back sleeve parts to the back, press allowances. Attach the front sleeve parts to the front, press allowances towards the sleeve.
- Stitch the upper sleeve edges, press allowances towards the back. Stitch the lower sleeve edges and side edges with one seam, press allowances towards the back. Attach shoulder pads.
- Stitch the shoulder edges of the front facings and back neckline facing, press allowances open. Place the front facings and back neckline facing right side down onto the right side of the jacket and stitch the front edges and lower corners.
- Fold the collar pieces in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the ends, trim allowances at the corners. Turn the collar right side out and press.
- Attach the undercollar to the back and front neckline, and the upper collar to the facing and front facings, press allowances open. Secure the collar attachment allowances close to the seams.
- On the lining fabric pieces, stitch seams and attach sleeves, leaving an opening for turning in the upper of the left side seam. Attach the lining to the inner edges of the front facings and back neckline facing.
- Stitch the lining to the bottom of the jacket and the bottom of the sleeves. Turn the jacket right side out. Stitch the technical opening closed.
- Sew hooks to the right front facing. Accordingly, sew eyes to the left front.
