Collarless V-Neck Peplum Jacket
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a tailored collarless jacket featuring a flattering V-neckline, integrated peplum, and subtle waist definition.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket is suitable for a range of occasions, adding a polished touch to any ensemble:
- Professional & Business Settings: Its tailored silhouette makes it perfect for office wear or business meetings.
- Smart Casual Outings: Pair it with trousers or skirts for an elevated everyday look or brunch with friends.
- Evening & Special Events: Dress it up with refined accessories for dinners, cultural events, or semi-formal gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored and fitted bodice that flares into a structured peplum at the natural waistline, creating an hourglass shape.
Neckline: A chic collarless design with a clean, deep V-neckline.
Closure: A clean-front design secured by four hidden hook-and-eye closures for a seamless appearance.
Sleeves: Long, tailored set-in sleeves, designed for a clean and elegant arm line.
Back: Features a clean center back seam on the upper bodice, with the lower back panel gathered into the waist seam, adding subtle volume to the peplum.
Waist: Defined by a horizontal seam at the natural waist, from which the peplum extends, featuring subtle pleating both front and back for shaping.
Length: A sophisticated hip-length jacket, with the peplum extending just below the natural waist.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves tailored construction, including working with lining, fusible interfacing, precise pleat/gather formation, setting sleeves, and attaching hidden closures.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose suiting fabrics that will hold the structured silhouette and peplum shape well:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
- Shoulder pads
- 4 hidden hook-and-eye closures
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: fusible interfacing; lining fabric; shoulder pads; 4 concealed hook-and-eye closures. 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 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).
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Upper back part – 2 pieces
- Lower back part – 1 piece
- Lower front part – 2 pieces
- Upper front part – 2 pieces
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve part – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve part – 2 pieces
- Lining fabric pieces are cut according to the main fabric pieces, minus the width of the back neckline facing and front facing. From lining fabric:
- Upper back part – 2 pieces
- Lining for lower back part — 1 piece
- Lining for lower front part — 2 pieces
- Upper front part – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve part – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve part – 2 pieces
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: front facing, back neckline facing.
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Fuse interfacing to the corresponding pieces and the hem allowances of the garment and sleeves. Also, apply fusible stay tape along the armhole edges.
- Stitch the shoulder and waist darts on the upper back pieces, press the dart intakes towards the center. Stitch the center back seam of the upper back, press seam allowances open.
- Form and secure the pleats on the lower back piece (intakes directed towards the center). Stitch the upper and lower back pieces together, press seam allowances upwards.
- Stitch the waist darts on the upper front pieces, trim the dart intake to 1 cm, press towards the center.
- Form and secure the pleats on the lower front pieces (intakes directed towards the center). Stitch the upper and lower front pieces together, press seam allowances upwards.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the jacket, press seam allowances open.
- Stitch the elbow seam of the sleeve, press seam allowances open. Press up the sleeve hem. Stitch and press open the front sleeve seam.
- Set the sleeves into the armholes according to the notches, easing the sleeve cap in the upper part. Attach shoulder pads.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facings. Stitch the lining pieces similarly to the main fabric pieces, leaving an opening in the left elbow seam of the sleeve. Attach the lining to the facing and front facing, press seam allowances towards the front facing.
- Place the jacket and lining right sides together, inserting hooks and eyes according to the markings on the front edge, pin, aligning the outer edges. Stitch the lining around the front edge, neckline, and bottom of the garment. Topstitch the facing allowances to the front facings and back neckline facing. Attach the lining to the sleeve hem. Turn the jacket right side out through the technical opening. Secure the lining to the main fabric at the waist seam. Close the technical opening.
