Cropped Turn-Down Collar Jacket
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic, cropped jacket featuring a versatile turn-down collar, wide sleeves with gussets, and a single-button wrap closure.
When To Wear
This stylish jacket is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to various occasions:
- Office & Professional Settings: Pairs elegantly with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished work ensemble.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: An elevated layering piece that adds refinement to everyday outfits.
- Transitional Weather: Offers light coverage and sophisticated style, ideal for in-between seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Boxy and cropped, designed to hit at the natural waist or just above.
Collar: a classic two-piece turn-down collar that can be stylishly worn upright for a funnel neck effect.
Closure: An elegant single-button closure creates a subtle wrap effect at the front.
Sleeves: Wide, relaxed short sleeves featuring gussets for comfortable movement and a modern silhouette.
Hem: a clean-finished, straight hemline defines the cropped length.
Back: a clean and unadorned back panel maintains the jacket's sleek design.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves working with facings, collar insertion, gusset application, and lining construction.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics that offer both structure and a pleasant drape:
- Thin fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 button
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 qty
- Right front - 1 qty
- Left front - 1 qty
- Gusset – 2 qty
- Back neckline facing – 1 qty
- Collar – 2 qty
- From lining fabric:
- Back - 1 qty
- Right front - 1 qty
- Left front - 1 qty
- Gusset – 2 qty
- From fusible interfacing: one-piece facings for right and left front panels, back neckline facing, collar.
Attention: front and back lining pieces are cut without considering the width of the facings and the back neckline facing, respectively.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the one-piece facings of the left and right front panels, the collar, and the back neckline facing with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the upper edges of the sleeves. Press seam allowances open.
- Fold collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the outer contour and short sides. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim corners. Turn the collar right side out and press. Baste the collar into the neckline: from the edge of the right front to the center line of the left front.
- Attach the gusset to the back. Press seam allowances open. Attach the gusset to the front. Press seam allowances open.
- Press the one-piece facings to the wrong side of the front panels. Stitch the shoulder edges of the facings and the facing. Press seam allowances open. Fold the facings with the cape right sides together and stitch the neckline, simultaneously attaching the collar. Stitch the lining pieces together, leaving an opening in the right sleeve shoulder seam for subsequent turning. Press seam allowances. Attach the lining to the facings and the neckline facing. Stitch the bottom corner. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim corners. Mark and press the hem of the cape and sleeves to the wrong side. Stitch the hem of the sleeve and the garment with the lining. Turn the cape right side out, baste and press. Close the technical opening.
- On the right front, make a buttonhole; on the left front, sew on a button.
