Fitted Jacket with Contrast Trim
Introducing a women's made-to-measure sewing pattern for a 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: Features a graceful V-neck opening leading to a wide, rounded shawl-style collar, prominently edged with a contrasting trim for a distinctive look.
Closure: Single-breasted front with two decorative buttons for a classic finish.
Sleeves: Long, two-piece set-in sleeves designed for a tailored fit, finished with functional or decorative buttons at the cuffs.
Pockets: Stylish horizontal welt pockets are placed at the front, accented with the same contrasting trim as the collar.
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.
- Lining: Lightweight lining fabric for the jacket body and sleeves.
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for front facings, back neckline facing, and welt pocket flaps)
- 6 buttons (2 for front closure, 4 for cuffs)
Fabric & Materials
FUSIBLE INTERFACING: Reinforce FACINGs, BACK PANEL neckline FACING, and welts with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
CUTTER'S MUST
- MAIN FABRIC:
- 1. CENTRAL BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- 2. SIDE BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- 3. SIDE UPPER FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- 4. SIDE LOWER FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- 5. BACK NECKLINE FACING - QTY 1 on fold
- 6. CENTRAL FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- 7. FRONT FACING, CUT-ON WITH UPPER COLLAR - QTY 2
- 8. UPPER SLEEVE - QTY 2
- 9. LOWER SLEEVE - QTY 2
- CONTRAST FABRIC:
- 10. COLLAR TRIM - QTY 1 on fold
- 11. WELT - QTY 2
Sewing Instructions
- Sew the center back and back princess seams.
- Fold the welt piece along the fold line. Baste the lower edges of the welt to the upper edge of the lower side FRONT PANEL. Stitch the seam of the lower and upper side FRONT PANELs, attaching the welt simultaneously. Stitch the princess seams of the FRONT PANELs, catching the side edge of the welt.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams.
- Topstitch the contrast fabric piece onto the upper COLLAR, which is cut-on with the FRONT FACINGs. Sew the center COLLAR seam. Stitch the shoulder seams of the FRONT PANEL and the BACK NECKLINE FACING. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCES. Attach the lower COLLAR to the jacket neckline, and attach the upper COLLAR to the FACING neckline. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the attachment seams close to the stitching and press open.
- Fold the FRONT FACINGs with the FRONT PANELs right sides together and pin to the front edges, pin the edges of the upper and lower COLLAR. Clean finish the jacket along the front edges and COLLAR. Hem the jacket. Attach the FRONT FACINGs to the bottom hem.
