Fitted Leather Jacket
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a sleek and fitted jacket, defined by its stand collar, prominent front zipper, and flattering contouring seams.
When To Wear
This chic fitted jacket is an adaptable garment, making it an ideal choice for:
- Everyday Style: Elevates casual outfits with a modern and edgy touch.
- Transitional Weather: Provides a stylish layer for spring, autumn, and cooler evenings.
- Evening & Smart-Casual Outings: Pairs effortlessly with dresses or tailored trousers for a polished look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the torso, creating a sleek and tailored outline, with a length that finishes at the hip.
Collar: A neat stand collar framing the neckline.
Front: Features prominent vertical contouring seams on the front panels, extending from the armhole to the hem, enhancing the fitted silhouette.
Back: Shaped with vertical seams on the back for a figure-flattering fit.
Closure: Central front opening secured with a separating zipper.
Sleeves: Classic two-piece set-in sleeves for a refined and tailored arm fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam construction, handling of lining, zipper insertion, and working with tailored sleeves and a stand collar.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best result, choose fabrics with moderate body and structure, such as:
- Faux leather or similar synthetic leathers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 separating zipper
- Lining fabric
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Upper COLLAR stand – 1 QTY
- Lower COLLAR stand – 1 QTY
- Center BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- Side BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- Side FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- Center FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- Front Facing – 2 QTY
- Upper SLEEVE part – 2 QTY
- Lower SLEEVE part – 2 QTY
- Back neckline FACING – 1 QTY
- From LINING fabric:
- Center BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- Side BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- Center FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- Side FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- Upper SLEEVE part – 2 QTY
- Lower SLEEVE part – 2 QTY
ATTENTION: FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL LINING pieces are cut without considering the width of the front facings and back neckline facing, respectively.
FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: front facing, COLLAR stands, back neckline facing.
ATTENTION: before fusing artificial leather pieces, it is necessary to test on a scrap piece.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the front facing, COLLAR stands, and back neckline facing with FUSIBLE INTERFACING.
- Stitch the waist darts on the FRONT PANEL. Stitch the shoulder darts on the BACK PANEL. Trim the dart depths.
- Stitch the princess seams of the FRONT PANEL.
- Stitch the princess seams of the BACK PANEL. Stitch the center back seam.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Attach the upper COLLAR stand to the neckline of the FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL. Stitch the dart at the FRONT PANEL neckline and the COLLAR stand in one seam.
- Fold the FRONT PANELs face to face and align the edges, measuring the length of the front edges. Place the ZIPPER right side down onto the right side of the FRONT PANEL so that the teeth align with the marked seam line (the ZIPPER tape lies on the SEAM ALLOWANCE) and baste.
- Stitch the elbow and front seams of the SLEEVE. Press up the bottom of the SLEEVE. Set the SLEEVES into the armholes according to the NOTCHES.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the front facing and neckline facing. Attach the lower COLLAR stand to the neckline. On the LINING fabric pieces, stitch the seams and set the SLEEVES, leaving an opening in the right front SLEEVE seam. Press the LINING SEAM ALLOWANCES. Attach the LINING to the inner edges of the front facings and the neckline facing.
- Place the front facing with LINING onto the right side of the FRONT PANEL, face down, pin, and in one seam, catching the ZIPPER, stitch the bottom corner, the front edge, and the upper edge of the COLLAR stand. Trim the seams of the upper and lower corners of the front edge. Turn the front edges to the right side, straighten the seams. Topstitch along the front edge and the upper edge of the COLLAR stand at a distance of 0.5 cm.
- Mark and press up the bottom of the jacket. Finish the bottom of the SLEEVE and the garment with LINING. Turn the jacket to the right side through the opening in the SLEEVE. Stitch the opening in the SLEEVE.
