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Apache Collar Jacket

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This beautifully tailored jacket for women is distinguished by its unique Apache collar, sculpted princess seams, and functional welt pockets. It is an excellent choice for professional settings, smart casual events, or special occasions, offering both style and professionalism. This intermediate pattern can be made to your own measurements or in standard sizes.

Tech. Description

Apache Collar Jacket

This women's sewing pattern creates a beautifully tailored jacket, distinguished by its wide Apache collar cut in one with the front facings, sculpted panel seams, and welt pockets.

When To Wear

This versatile jacket is an excellent choice for a range of occasions, offering both style and professionalism:

  • Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business meetings, or any environment requiring a polished look.
  • Smart Casual Events: Perfect for brunches, luncheons, or gatherings where a refined yet comfortable ensemble is desired.
  • Special Occasions: Elevate your outfit for semi-formal events or celebrations with its distinctive collar and tailored silhouette.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a flattering, tailored fit through the body, enhanced by shaping seams and a hip-length hem.

Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive wide Apache collar; the upper collar is cut in one with the front facings, creating a sophisticated, open neckline.

Closure: Single-breasted front with a classic three-button closure.

Sleeves: Expertly designed two-piece set-in sleeves for a smooth, tailored arm fit.

Pockets: Welt pockets set into the horizontal seam of the side front panels.

Back: Sculpted with a center back seam and elegant princess seams to ensure a perfectly contoured fit.

Hem: The front edges curve gently into the hem, which is straight at the back.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires experience with tailored garments, including princess seams, welt pocket construction, a collar cut in one with the facings, and setting two-piece sleeves.

Fabric Recommendations

Select medium-weight fabrics with a good drape and structure for a refined finish:

  • Suiting fabrics
  • Gabardine
  • Crepe
  • Twill
  • Wool blends

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing (for front facings, back neckline facing, & welts)
  • 3 buttons
  • Shoulder pads

Cutter's Must

  • Off-Set Welt - 2 pieces
  • Center Back - 2 pieces
  • Side Back - 2 pieces
  • Upper Side Front - 2 pieces
  • Lower Side Front - 2 pieces
  • Back Neckline Facing - 1 piece on fold
  • Center Front - 2 pieces
  • Center Front Facing (cut in one with the upper collar) - 2 pieces
  • Upper Sleeve - 2 pieces
  • Lower Sleeve - 2 pieces

Fusible interfacing: reinforce the center front facings, back neckline facing and off-set welts.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Sew the center back seam and the back princess seams.
  2. Fold the off-set welt along the fold line. Baste the lower edges of the welt to the upper edge of the lower side front. Sew the lower side front to the upper side front, catching the welt in the seam. Sew the front princess seams, catching the side edge of the welt.
  3. Sew the shoulder and side seams.
  4. Sew the center back seam of the upper collar cut in one with the center front facings. Sew the shoulder seams of the center front facings and the back neckline facing. Clip the seam allowances. Sew the under collar into the jacket neckline and the upper collar into the neckline of the back neckline facing. Trim the seam allowances close to the stitching and press open.
  5. Place the center front facings on the fronts right sides together and pin along the front edges; pin the edges of the upper and under collar together. Stitch along the front edges and collar, then turn out. Hem the jacket. Sew the center front facings to the hem allowance.
  6. Sew the sleeve seams. Hem the sleeves and set them into the armholes, easing the sleeve cap.
  7. Make buttonholes on the right front; sew buttons on the left front.
  8. Attach shoulder pads.

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Individual Measurements

Please double-check the file format and paper size. Your pattern is drafted in exactly the format you select; a different format or paper size later is a new order.

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