Asymmetrical Two-Tone Shawl Collar Jacket
Introducing a sophisticated women's jacket pattern featuring a distinctive two-tone design, an oversized shawl collar, and a gracefully asymmetrical front closure.
When To Wear
This stylish jacket offers a unique blend of elegance and modern flair, making it perfect for:
- Chic Everyday Wear: Elevates a smart casual ensemble for daily outings or informal meetings.
- Evening & Social Gatherings: A distinctive outer layer for dinners, parties, or cultural events.
- Seasonal Transitions: Provides warmth and style during cooler autumn and spring days.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, hip-length jacket designed to flatter the figure with a defined waist.
Neckline & Collar: Features a generously proportioned, rounded shawl collar that drapes elegantly over the shoulders.
Front Design: A distinctive paneled front creates a dynamic two-tone aesthetic, with an asymmetrical overlap.
Closure: Secured by a single button at the wearer's left waist, enhancing the asymmetrical design.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves finished with wide, turn-back cuffs for a refined touch.
Back: A clean, fitted back panel featuring vertical seams that provide shaping for a sleek profile.
Hem: The front hem is artfully shaped, curving gently to a slightly pointed finish below the natural waist.
Level Of Difficulty
Advanced. This pattern requires experience with complex paneling, working with contrasting fabric types, constructing an oversized shawl collar, and precise application of trim details.
Fabric Recommendations
This design is intended for two contrasting fabric types to achieve the distinctive two-tone look:
- Faux shearling or faux fur with a short pile for plush sections (collar, cuffs, lower body panels)
- Faux leather or faux suede for structural sections (sleeves, upper body panels)
Additional Supplies
- Leather trim or faux leather tape for finishing details
- 1 button
Fabric & Materials
Note: For the lower FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL, CUFF, and COLLAR, the right side is fur; for all other pieces, it is suede.
CUTTER'S MUST
- Side upper FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- Side upper BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- Center upper BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- Center upper FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- Lower BACK PANEL – 1 QTY
- Lower FRONT PANEL – 2 QTY
- COLLAR – 1 QTY
- SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- CUFF – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the princess seams of the upper FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. On the right side, lay a piece of leather TRIM STRIP over the princess seams and topstitch, catching the SEAM ALLOWANCES in the stitch.
- On the lapel, from the fur side, mark the decorative line from the NOTCH indicating the end of the COLLAR attachment to the lapel fold line. Topstitch a leather TRIM STRIP along the marked line.
- Stitch the center back seam. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Stitch the side seams of the upper jacket. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Stitch the side seams of the lower jacket, leaving a 5 cm section of the left side seam unstitched. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open and glue them down.
- Stitch the upper and lower parts of the jacket with an overlay seam. Lay a piece of leather TRIM STRIP over the seam and topstitch.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the jacket. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open.
- Stitch the SLEEVE seam. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES close to the stitching.
- Bind the CUFF edge with TRIM STRIP. Align the ends of the CUFF with the marks and stitch the CUFF into a loop. Attach the CUFF to the SLEEVE with an overlay seam.
- Set the SLEEVES into the armholes according to the NOTCHES.
- Bind the raw edges of the COLLAR.
- Fold the COLLAR with the garment, suede sides inward. Attach the COLLAR to the garment with a zigzag stitch. Without folding back the COLLAR, bind the edges with leather TRIM STRIP, starting from the lower left side seam, then the left front edge, lapel, COLLAR attachment seam, right lapel and front edge, lower back edge, ending at the left side seam. Stitch the unstitched section of the left side seam. Glue down the SEAM ALLOWANCES.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, make a buttonhole; on the left, sew on a button.
