Cropped Peter Pan Collar Bell Sleeve Jacket
Craft a charming and stylish cropped jacket featuring a classic Peter Pan collar, flared bell sleeves, and a clean-finished interior.
When To Wear
This versatile jacket is perfect for adding a touch of vintage-inspired elegance to various occasions:
- Smart Casual Outings: Elevate a simple top and trousers for brunch or daytime events.
- Transitional Weather Layering: Provides a stylish outer layer for cooler days without being too heavy.
- Office & Professional Settings: A chic alternative to a blazer for a polished yet comfortable look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A contemporary cropped length with a relaxed, straight fit through the body.
Neckline & Collar: Features a rounded, flat-lying Peter Pan collar for a classic and charming aesthetic.
Closure: Single-breasted front with a button placket, secured by three discrete buttons.
Sleeves: Long sleeves with a distinct bell flare towards the wrist, finished with cuffs for a refined touch.
Back: A clean, unadorned back panel maintaining the jacket's streamlined design.
Length: Cropped, designed to hit around the natural waistline, perfect for layering.
Lining: Fully lined construction ensures a comfortable wear and a professional finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in collar attachment, accurate sleeve setting, and lining construction for a polished garment.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics that offer some structure and drape beautifully:
- Thin coat fabrics
- Wool blends
- Twill
- Structured cottons
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL - QTY 1
- FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- SLEEVE – QTY 2
- Back neckline FACING – QTY 1
- Front FACING – QTY 2
- Upper COLLAR – QTY 1
- Lower COLLAR – QTY 1
- CUFF – QTY 2
- From LINING fabric:
- BACK PANEL - QTY 1
- FRONT PANEL - QTY 2
- SLEEVE – QTY 2
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- Front FACING – QTY 2
- Back neckline FACING – QTY 1
- Upper COLLAR – QTY 1
- CUFF – QTY 2
ATTENTION: FRONT PANEL and BACK PANEL LINING pieces are cut without considering the width of the front FACINGs and back neckline FACING, respectively. SLEEVE LINING pieces are cut without considering the CUFF width.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the front FACINGs, back neckline FACING, COLLAR, and CUFFs.
- Place the upper COLLAR and lower COLLAR right sides together. Stitch the ends and outer edge of the COLLAR, starting and ending the seam strictly at the marked COLLAR attachment seam line. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES, turn right side out, shape, and press the COLLAR.
- Place the front FACING on the right side of the FRONT PANEL, right side down, and stitch along the front edge. Stitch from the bottom up to the NOTCH that indicates the end of the COLLAR attachment. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the upper corners of the front edge. Turn the front edges right side out and shape the seams.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Press the seams open.
- Stitch the shoulder edges of the back neckline FACING and front FACING. Press the seams open. Insert the COLLAR between the jacket and the front FACINGs. Attach the lower COLLAR to the jacket neckline, and attach the upper COLLAR to the FACING and front FACINGs neckline. Press open the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the upper and lower COLLAR attachment. Turn the front FACINGs and FACING to the wrong side and stitch the COLLAR attachment SEAM ALLOWANCES close to the seams.
- Set the SLEEVE into the open armhole. Press the seam towards the SLEEVE. Stitch the SLEEVE edge and side edge in one continuous seam. Press the seams open.
- Stitch the CUFF into a loop. Press the seam open. Place the CUFF and SLEEVE right sides together. Attach the CUFF to the bottom of the SLEEVE. Turn the CUFF inside the SLEEVE and press.
- Stitch the LINING pieces, leaving an unstitched section in the left SLEEVE seam for turning. Place the LINING and jacket right sides together and attach to the inner edges of the front FACINGs and back neckline FACING. Stitch the bottom corner of the front edge. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES of the bottom corners of the front edge. Attach the SLEEVE LINING to the CUFF.
- Attach the LINING to the bottom of the jacket. Turn the jacket right side out through the opening in the SLEEVE, shape the seams, and stitch the opening in the SLEEVE closed.
- Topstitch 1 cm from the edge along the front edge, COLLAR, and bottom of the SLEEVE. Topstitch along the seam joining the SLEEVE LINING and CUFF. Topstitch on the FRONT PANELs along the marked line parallel to the front edge.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, make buttonholes; on the left FRONT PANEL, sew on buttons.
