Wide Collar Asymmetrical Zipper Jacket

Name: Wide Collar Asymmetrical Zipper Jacket
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4829
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4829

This women's jacket pattern is drafted to your own measurements, or a standard size if preferred, and features a distinctive wide collar, an asymmetrical front zipper, and stylish zipper pockets. It's suitable for adding a touch of contemporary elegance to transitional weather, smart casual outings, and evening and event styling. The upper side fronts and back yoke can be cut from a second fabric in a related or contrasting color.

Tech. Description

Wide Collar Asymmetrical Zipper Jacket

Introducing a chic women's jacket pattern featuring a distinctive wide collar, an asymmetrical front zipper, and stylish zipper pockets.

When To Wear

This jacket is perfect for adding a touch of contemporary elegance to various occasions, making it an excellent choice for:

Transitional Weather: Ideal for layering during spring or autumn due to its structured yet comfortable design.
Smart Casual Outings: Elevates everyday looks for lunch, shopping, or informal gatherings.
Evening & Event Styling: A sophisticated alternative to a blazer for a modern, polished appearance.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A tailored, fitted jacket with a sharp, contemporary profile, finishing at the hip.

Neckline & Collar: Features a prominent wide collar cut in one with the fronts (grown-on collar, joined by a seam at the center back), finished with facings and edge-topstitched.

Closure: An eye-catching asymmetrical separating zipper, set into the left front princess seam and the edge of the right front, provides a modern and functional front closure.

Sleeves: Classic long set-in sleeves with a tailored fit.

Pockets: Two vertical zipper pockets are set into the lower side front panels, with lining pocket bags.

Front Details: Vertical princess seams and a horizontal seam on the side front panels create a flattering and structured front; the upper side fronts and back yoke can be cut from a second fabric in a related or contrasting color.

Back Details: Features a back yoke, a center back seam and princess seams for shaping and a polished finish.

Length: Finishes at the hip, offering a versatile length for pairing with skirts or trousers.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Requires confident sewing skills, including precise zipper insertion for both the asymmetrical front and the zipper pockets, as well as accurate lining and collar construction.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose structured fabrics with some body to best support the design's shape and tailoring:

Coat fabrics made from natural or blended fibers

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric
Fusible interfacing
2 zippers (for pockets)
1 separating zipper (for front closure)
Shoulder pads

Fabric recommendations: coat fabrics made of natural or blended fibers in related or contrasting colors.

Fabric & Materials

Also needed: lining fabric; fusible interfacing; 2 zippers; 1 separating zipper; shoulder pads.

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 the bottom of the garment and sleeve hem – 3.5 cm. Attention! First of all, 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).

From main fabric:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 2 pieces
- Side Lower Front – 2 pieces
- Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
From main fabric 2 (related or contrasting color):
- Back Yoke – 1 piece
- Side Upper Front – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Center Front – 2 pieces
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
From lining fabric:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Back Yoke – 1 piece
- Front Lining – 2 pieces
- Upper Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Smaller Pocket Bag – 2 pieces
- Big Pocket Bag – 2 pieces

Attention: The Back Yoke lining piece is cut from the main fabric pattern minus the width of the Back Neckline Facing.

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Fuse interfacing to the Center Front, Center Front Facing and Back Neckline Facing pieces.
Stitch the back princess seams (Center Back to Side Back), press the allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam, press the allowances open. Attach the Back Yoke to the back, press the allowances towards the yoke.
Stitch the Side Upper Front to the Side Lower Front, press the allowances upwards.
Mark the pocket placement on the Side Lower Front with parallel lines. Cut the opening, making diagonal cuts into the corners 1–1.5 cm from each end of the marking. Turn the allowances to the wrong side through the opening and straighten the edges. Place a zipper under the edges of the opening so that the teeth are visible and stitch. Attach the pocket bags (Smaller Pocket Bag and Big Pocket Bag), right side to the wrong side of the zipper tape. Stitch the edges of the pocket bags together.
On the left front, stitch the princess seam, inserting the left half of the separating zipper tape, press the allowances open. Stitch the right princess seam of the front, press allowances open.
Stitch the side and shoulder seams, press the allowances open. Stitch the center back seam of the collar, press the allowances open. Stitch the grown-on collar into the back neckline, clipping the allowance at the corner. Clip and press the allowances open.
Stitch the shoulder seams of the Center Front Facings and Back Neckline Facing, press the allowances open. Stitch the center back seam of the facing collar, press the allowances open. Stitch the grown-on collar of the facings into the neckline of the Back Neckline Facing, clipping the allowance at the corner. Clip and press the allowances open.
Attach the right half of the separating zipper to the front edge of the right front, with the teeth pointing away from the edge. Place the facings on the jacket, right sides together, and stitch the front edges, collar edge, and lower corner of the front. Clip allowances at curves, trim at corners, turn pieces to the right side. Topstitch along the front edge and collar at 0.5 – 0.7 cm.
Stitch the elbow seam of the sleeve (Upper Sleeve to Lower Sleeve), press the allowances open. Press up the sleeve hem. Stitch the front sleeve seam, press the allowances open. Set the sleeves into the armholes, matching the notches. Attach the shoulder pads.
Sew the lining pieces together and set in the lining sleeves, leaving an opening in the front seam of the right sleeve. Press the lining allowances.
Attach the lining to the Center Front Facings and Back Neckline Facing, press the allowances. Turn the garment to the right side, straighten seams.
Mark and press up the allowance of the lower edge to the wrong side. Finish the lower edge with lining. Turn the garment to the right side through the opening in the sleeve. Finish the lower edge of the sleeve with lining. Stitch the opening in the lining sleeve closed.