Sleeveless Jacket with Wide and Deep V-neck and Draped Front Panels
Introducing a sophisticated women's sleeveless jacket pattern featuring a wide and deep V-neckline, artfully draped front panels gathering at a fitted waist, and a charming peplum hem.
When To Wear
This sleeveless jacket is perfect for a variety of occasions, offering a blend of elegance and modern style:
- Formal Occasions: The elegant drape and tailored fit make it perfect for weddings, galas, and upscale events.
- Cocktail & Evening Wear: A stylish statement piece for sophisticated parties or evening engagements.
- Chic Professional Attire: Pair with tailored trousers or a skirt for a refined and empowering business look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted, sleeveless jacket with a defined waist and a peplum hem at the front.
Neckline: Wide and deep V-neckline, designed for a striking, elegant front.
Closure: Single button closure at the natural waist.
Sleeves: Sleeveless, with tailored armholes shaped to cover the shoulder point.
Front: Features prominent draped panels originating from the shoulder area, gracefully gathering at the waist to form a soft, waterfall-style peplum.
Back: Fitted with elegant princess seams, leading to a smooth, straight hemline at the natural waist.
Waist: Defined and fitted, cinching the silhouette before the peplum flares.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with fitted garment construction, working with draped elements, and lining assembly.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight fabrics with good drape, made from natural or blended fibers:
- Light fabrics from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center Back Piece – 2 pieces
- 2. Side Back Piece – 2 pieces
- 3. Center Lower Front Piece – 2 pieces
- 4. Side Lower Front Piece – 2 pieces
- 5. Upper Front Piece – 2 pieces
- From lining:
- 1. Center Back Piece – 2 pieces
- 2. Side Back Piece – 2 pieces
- 3. Center Lower Front Piece – 2 pieces
- 4. Side Lower Front Piece – 2 pieces
- 5. Upper Front Piece – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the center lower front piece to the side lower front piece. Finish the seam and press towards the center.
- Stitch the upper front piece to the center and lower front piece. Clip the seam, finish it, and press upwards.
- Stitch and finish the princess seams on the back. Press the princess seams towards the center back. Stitch and finish the center back seam. Press the center back seam.
- Stitch the side seams. Finish the seams and press towards the back.
- Stitch the lining pieces. Leave the shoulder seam unstitched.
- Place the lining and main fabric right sides together. Stitch around the armhole, back neckline, and the upper front piece on three sides. Clip the neckline and armhole seams, and also the corner at the clip point on the upper front piece. Turn the pieces right side out and press.
- Insert the front shoulder edge into the back shoulder seam between the lining and main fabric. Stitch the pieces in one seam. Finish the seam. Turn the pieces right side out and press.
- Cut a 3 cm wide strip from the main fabric for the loop. Fold the strip lengthwise and stitch 0.5 cm from the fold, stitching around one end. Turn the strip right side out and press. Cut the loop to the desired length and baste to the right side of the front.
- Stitch the jacket along the bottom on two sides: from the seam joining the upper front piece to the back princess seam. Clip the seam, turn the jacket right side out and press. Press the lower edge of the center back piece inwards. Stitch the lining to the main back fabric, topstitching on the right side of the jacket 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Gather the upper front piece according to the technical drawing. Sew a button on the wrong side.
