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Fitted Jacket with Contrast Trim

Pattern #5009

This fitted jacket with contrast trim pattern is drafted to your own measurements (or standard size) and features a structured silhouette with elegant contrast trim details. With a graceful V-neck leading to a wide, rounded shawl-style collar and stylish horizontal welt pockets, this intermediate pattern is a sophisticated choice for professional business attire, elegant social events, or smart casual styling when sewn in a fabric that holds its shape well.

Tech. Description

Fitted Jacket with Contrast Trim

Introducing a women's made-to-measure sewing pattern for an elegantly fitted jacket, distinguished by its structured silhouette and chic contrast trim details.

When To Wear

This sophisticated jacket is designed for professional and stylish occasions, making it an excellent choice for:

  • Professional & Business Attire: Perfect for a polished look in office environments or formal meetings.
  • Elegant Social Events: Ideal for luncheons, teas, or any gathering that calls for refined daywear.
  • Smart Casual Styling: Elevates everyday outfits with a touch of tailored elegance and a pop of color.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: A tailored, fitted silhouette with shaping seams through the front and back, designed to flatter the figure.

Collar & Neckline: A V-neck opening with a wide, square-cornered collar cut in one with the front facings, edged with a contrasting trim band for a distinctive look.

Closure: Single-breasted front with three buttons.

Sleeves: Long, two-piece set-in sleeves with three small decorative buttons at each wrist.

Pockets: Horizontal welt pockets set into the seam between the upper and lower side fronts, with welts in the contrast fabric.

Back: Constructed with a center back seam and elegant curved princess seams, providing excellent fit and shaping.

Length: Sits gracefully at hip length, offering versatility for pairing with skirts or trousers.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires confident sewing skills, including precise curved seams, tailored collar construction, setting in two-piece sleeves, and creating welt pockets.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose fabrics that hold their shape well, pairing a primary fabric with a distinct contrast for the trim:

  • Main Fabric: Medium-weight suiting fabrics, tweed, wool blends, fine brocade, or plaid fabrics.
  • Contrast Trim Fabric: Smooth satin, silk dupioni, velvet, or a fine contrasting suiting fabric.

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing (for the front facings, back neckline facing and welts)
  • 9 buttons (3 for the front closure, 3 for each sleeve)

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
    • 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
  • From contrast fabric:
    • Collar Trimming – 1 piece (on fold)
    • Off-Set Welt – 2 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing: Center Front Facing, Back Neckline Facing, Off-Set Welt.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Sew the center back seam and the back princess seams (Center Back to Side Back).
  2. Fold each Off-Set Welt along the fold line. Baste the raw lower edges of the welt to the upper edge of the Lower Side Front. Stitch the Upper Side Front to the Lower Side Front, catching the welt in the seam. Stitch the front princess seams (Center Front to the side fronts), catching the side end of the welt.
  3. Stitch the shoulder and side seams.
  4. Topstitch the Collar Trimming onto the upper collar, which is cut in one with the Center Front Facings. Sew the center back seam of the upper collar. Stitch the shoulder seams of the Center Front Facings and Back Neckline Facing. Clip the seam allowances. Attach the under collar to the jacket neckline and the upper collar to the facing neckline. Trim the seam allowances of the attachment seams 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 and press. Hem the jacket. Stitch the facings to the hem allowance.

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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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