Asymmetrical Wrap Blazer
A women's sewing pattern for a chic, tailored wrap blazer featuring a distinctive V-neckline, an asymmetrical peplum hem, and a wide, integrated waist tie.
When To Wear
This stylish blazer is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering a blend of professionalism and modern flair:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for adding a sophisticated and contemporary touch to office or business attire.
- Cocktail & Dinner Parties: Elevate your evening ensemble with its unique silhouette and refined structure.
- Stylish Casual Outings: Pair with trousers or skirts for an effortlessly chic daytime look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Structured and fitted through the bodice, flaring into an asymmetrical peplum at the hem.
Neckline & Collar: a deep V-neckline is formed by the wrap front, complemented by a subtle stand collar at the back neck.
Closure: Wrap-style front with an integrated wide waist tie, complemented by a center back zipper for ease of wear.
Sleeves: Long, two-piece set-in sleeves for a tailored and comfortable fit.
Back: Features a clean center back seam and a distinct, wide horizontal band detail at the waist.
Hem: Asymmetrical peplum hem, with the front extending lower on one side to create visual interest.
Waist: Defined by a wide, structured sash that wraps around the body, emphasizing the natural waistline.
Length: Finishes at hip length, with the asymmetrical front creating varying lengths.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in working with fusible interfacing, constructing a collar, setting in two-piece sleeves, inserting a zipper, and assembling multiple garment sections with darts and pleats.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose structured suiting fabrics with good drape to achieve the desired silhouette and crisp finish:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 zipper
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 3 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 pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back waistband – 2 pieces
- Outer waistband – 1 piece
- Inner waistband – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing: front facing.
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Note: markings on patterns are made on the right side.
- Fuse interfacing to the front facing pieces.
- Stitch darts on back pieces, press depths towards the center. Stitch darts on front pieces, press depths away from the center. Lay and secure pleats on front pieces.
- Fold back waistband pieces right sides together and stitch along the upper and lower edges. Turn the piece right side out and press. Fold outer and inner waistband pieces right sides together and stitch along the upper and lower edges. Turn the piece right side out and press. Lay and secure arbitrary pleats on the outer waistband.
- Overlock the inner edge of the front facing. Fold the front facing with the garment right sides together and stitch the edge of the front and collar. Clip allowances, turn front facings to the wrong side, press. Overlap the right front piece over the left and secure them along the center lines.
- Lay the waistband on the front piece and secure along the left side seam. Lay the back waistband on the left back piece and secure along the side and center seams.
- Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Secure the open edge of the waistband to the right center back seam.
- Overlock the center back edges separately. Stitch the center back seam from the zipper mark downwards, press allowances open.
- Clip the allowance at the corner near the shoulder seam and collar. Stitch shoulder seams, simultaneously inserting the collar into the neckline. Overlock allowances and press towards the back. Insert the zipper into the center seam. Topstitch the front facing to the collar attachment seam.
- Stitch the elbow seam of the sleeve, press allowances and overlock. Stitch the front seam of the sleeve, press allowances and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches.
