Zippered Front and Raglan Sleeves Jacket
Introducing a contemporary women's jacket sewing pattern featuring a stylish asymmetrical zippered front and distinctive raglan sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket is suitable for a range of occasions, making it an ideal choice for:
- Smart Casual: Adds a sophisticated edge to everyday outfits for gatherings or errands.
- Transitional Seasons: Provides a stylish, lightweight layer for changing weather conditions.
- Modern Chic: Perfect for creating a polished and fashion-forward ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a contemporary, fitted silhouette designed to gracefully skim the figure and end at the hip.
Neckline: Features a clean, collarless round neckline for a sleek, modern look.
Closure: a striking asymmetrical zippered front, utilizing two vertical separable zippers to create a unique overlapping closure. The design is complemented by additional zippered detailing at the sleeve hems.
Sleeves: Distinctive raglan sleeves offer a comfortable range of motion and a sophisticated line, complete with functional zippered cuffs.
Back: Enhanced with elegant princess seams on the back, ensuring a tailored and flattering fit.
Hem: a neat, straight hemline provides a crisp and polished finish to the jacket.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate insertion of multiple zippers, precise topstitching, and careful handling of non-fraying materials.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose materials that offer a clean finish without fraying and provide a structured yet supple drape:
- Double-sided faux suede
- Faux leather
- Other non-fraying fabrics with suitable body and drape
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Back sleeve half – 2 qty
- 2. Front sleeve half – 2 qty
- 3. Center back - 1 qty
- 4. Side back - 2 qty
- 5. Side front – 2 qty
- 6. Center front - 2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch and press open the princess seams on the back.
- Attach the zipper to the upper edge of the sleeve. Press the attachment seams. Fold up the sleeve hem and press. Topstitch along the zipper at a distance of 0.5 cm, catching the hem allowance. Stitch and press open the lower edge of the sleeve. Topstitch the sleeve hem.
- Attach the zipper to the seam allowances of the side and center front. Press the attachment seams. Mark and press the hem allowance of the center front. Topstitch the hem allowance.
- Stitch and press open the side seams of the jacket. Set in the sleeves. Fold up, press, and topstitch the jacket hem allowance. Topstitch along the zipper on the front at a distance of 0.5 cm.
- Stitch at a distance of 0.2 cm from the neckline edge of the front and back.
