Hooded Zipper Jacket with Pockets
Introducing a contemporary women's hooded jacket sewing pattern, featuring sophisticated panel construction, a full-length zipper, and practical in-seam pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket offers stylish comfort, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual & Everyday: Perfect for daily activities, running errands, or meeting friends due to its comfortable and practical design.
- Transitional Weather: An excellent layering piece for spring or autumn, providing a light outer shell.
- Sporty Chic: Elevate a casual outfit with its modern lines, suitable for a polished yet relaxed look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Slightly fitted through the torso, defined by sophisticated panel construction.
Neckline: Features a practical and stylish attached hood.
Closure: A full-length separable zipper secures the center front.
Sleeves: Classic two-piece set-in sleeves ensure a clean and comfortable fit.
Pockets: Discretely integrated in-seam pockets are located on the front panels.
Details: Multiple strategically placed vertical and horizontal seams create tailored front and back panels, enhancing the jacket's shape.
Length: Finishes at a versatile hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with zipper installation, garment lining, and accurate assembly of multiple pattern pieces for detailed paneling.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-weight woven fabrics that offer good structure and drape, suitable for outerwear:
- Rainwear fabrics (polyester, cotton, or blends)
- Medium-weight twill or gabardine
- Faux leather or suede
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 separable zipper (length dependent on garment size)
CUTTER'S MUST
- MAIN FABRIC:
- CENTER FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- SIDE FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- CENTER BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- SIDE BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- FRONT YOKE – QTY 2
- FRONT POCKET - QTY 2
- UPPER SLEEVE - QTY 2
- LOWER SLEEVE - QTY 2
- HOOD - QTY 2
- BACK NECK FACING - QTY 1
- HOOD FACING - QTY 2
- FRONT FACING - QTY 2
- LINING:
- FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- BACK PANEL - QTY 2
- UPPER SLEEVE - QTY 2
- LOWER SLEEVE - QTY 2
- HOOD - QTY 2
- POCKET LINING – QTY 4
Sewing Instructions
- POCKET IN SEAM. Stitch pocket bags to the pocket opening edge of the side front panel and pocket. Clip the SEAM ALLOWANCE and press the pocket bags. Topstitch the pocket opening.
- ASSEMBLING THE MAIN GARMENT. Stitch the pocket to the center front panel. Topstitch the seam. Stitch the side front panel to the center front panel. Topstitch. Stitch the pocket bags. Place bar tacks at the pocket opening. Stitch the yoke to the FRONT PANEL. Topstitch the seam. Stitch the side back panel to the center back panel. Stitch the shoulder seams. Stitch the side seams. Stitch the SLEEVES. Set the SLEEVES into the armholes. Stitch the HOOD. Stitch the HOOD LINING. Stitch the HOOD FACING. Stitch the FACING to the HOOD LINING. Finish the HOOD. Topstitch the HOOD FACING to the HOOD. Set the HOOD into the neckline.
- LINING. Stitch the darts on the LINING pieces. Stitch the front facing to the front panel LINING. Stitch the back neck FACING to the back panel LINING. Stitch the LINING pieces. In the seam of one of the SLEEVES, leave an unstitched opening for turning.
- ZIPPER FASTENING. Place the ZIPPER face down on the edge of the garment opening (teeth pointing away from the edge). Finish the edges of the garment opening with the front facing, simultaneously inserting the ZIPPER. Finish the neckline with the LINING.
- Press up the hem and SLEEVE hems. Stitch the garment hem and SLEEVE hems to the LINING.
- Close the opening.
- Press the finished jacket.
