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Long Sleeve Cropped Jacket with Neckline Pleats

Pattern #2754
Tech. Description

Long Sleeve Cropped Jacket with Neckline Pleats

Elegant and contemporary, this women's cropped jacket pattern features sophisticated pleats at the round neckline and a clean, open front silhouette.

When To Wear

This chic and versatile cropped jacket is perfect for adding a touch of tailored elegance to various ensembles, making it an excellent choice for:

  • Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business meetings, or professional events, layered over dresses or blouses.
  • Semi-Formal & Evening Occasions: a sophisticated outer layer for cocktail parties, dinners, or dressier social gatherings.
  • Stylish Layering: Elevate everyday outfits by pairing with high-waisted skirts or trousers for a polished, modern look.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a tailored, cropped silhouette designed to sit at the natural waist, offering a refined and contemporary fit.

Neckline: a graceful round neckline with distinctive pleats radiating from the front, adding textural interest and shaping.

Closure: An elegant open front design, allowing for versatile layering over various garments.

Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves that provide full arm coverage and maintain the jacket's sleek profile.

Back: Features a clean center back seam and vertical seams that contribute to the fitted shape.

Shoulders: Designed with a structured shoulder line, including provisions for shoulder pads to enhance shape and definition.

Hem: a straight, cropped hemline that perfectly complements high-waisted garments.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires attention to detail for precise pleat formation, accurate sleeve setting, and careful handling of low-stretch knit fabrics.

Fabric Recommendations

For optimal drape and structure, choose low-stretch knit fabrics that offer both comfort and tailored appeal:

  • Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., ponte di roma, stable jersey)
  • Low-stretch knit fabrics made from blended fibers (e.g., viscose blends, polyester blends with elastane)

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing
  • Shoulder pads

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve hem - 2 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

  • From main fabric:
    • Back – 2 pieces
    • Front – 2 pieces
    • Front facing — 2 pieces
    • Back neckline facing – 1 piece
    • Sleeve – 2 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing:
    • Front facing — 2 pieces
    • Back neckline facing – 1 piece

Tip: Knit fabric pieces are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Interface the corresponding pieces and the hem allowances of the garment bottom and sleeves with fusible interfacing.
  2. Stitch the shoulder and waist darts on the back pieces, press the dart depths towards the center. Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side, overlock.
  3. Fold and stitch the pleats on the front, 4 cm from the neckline (depths directed towards the shoulder).
  4. Stitch the shoulder and side seams, press allowances towards the back, overlock.
  5. Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facings. Overlock the outer edge. Place the front facings with the main garment right sides together and stitch the front edge, neckline, and bottom edge. Clip allowances at corners, turn the front facings with the facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams.
  6. Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back, overlock. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches, easing the sleeve cap at the top. Attach shoulder pads.
  7. Overlock the hem allowance of the garment bottom and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.

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