Real leather jacket
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a fitted leather jacket, distinguished by its intricate paneling, stand collar, and full-length front zipper closure.
When To Wear
This jacket is a versatile staple, perfect for:
- Everyday Chic: Elevate casual outfits with a touch of sophisticated style.
- Transitional Seasons: An ideal layering piece for spring and autumn weather.
- Evening Outings: Pair with smart trousers or a skirt for a polished evening look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a tailored, hip-length jacket with a distinctly fitted waist achieved through extensive paneling.
Neckline: Features a sleek, band-style stand collar that offers a clean, modern finish.
Closure: a prominent full-length separating zipper runs down the center front.
Sleeves: Long, set-in sleeves are crafted with multiple panels for a shaped fit and stylish detailing.
Back: Designed with a structured yoke and multiple vertical relief seams, mirroring the front's intricate paneling for a contoured fit.
Hem: a straight hemline provides a clean and classic finish to the jacket's lower edge.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires precision in constructing multiple panels, managing specialized fabrics like leather, and accurate zipper insertion.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight fabrics with body that hold shape well:
- Natural leather
- Faux leather
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Separating zipper fastener
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, the patterns are without seam allowances. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance for the bottom edge of the garment and sleeve hem – 3 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Central upper back – 2 pieces
- Central lower back – 2 pieces
- Side upper back – 2 pieces
- Side lower back – 2 pieces
- Central upper front – 2 pieces
- Central lower front – 2 pieces
- Side upper front – 2 pieces
- Side lower front – 2 pieces
- Yoke — 2 pieces
- Collar stand – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve part_1 – 2 pieces
- Sleeve insert — 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve part_2 – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve part_1 – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve part_2 — 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Central back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Stitch the contoured edges of the upper and lower back parts, press seam allowances towards the center and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Stitch the center edges of the upper and lower back parts, press seam allowances open and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Stitch the upper and lower back parts, press seam allowances upwards and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam.
- Stitch the contoured edges of the upper and lower front parts, press seam allowances towards the center and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Stitch the upper and lower front parts, press seam allowances upwards and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam.
- Attach the yoke to the back, press seam allowance onto the yoke and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Attach the yoke to the front, press seam allowance onto the yoke and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam.
- Stitch side seams, press seam allowances open.
- Attach the sleeve insert to upper sleeve part_1, press seam allowances onto the insert and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Attach upper sleeve part_2 to the sleeve insert, press seam allowances onto the insert and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Stitch lower sleeve part_1 and lower sleeve part_2, press seam allowances upwards and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Stitch the elbow seam of the sleeve, press seam allowance onto the upper sleeve and topstitch 0.2 cm from the seam. Stitch the front seam of the sleeve. Set sleeves into armholes.
- Attach the separating zipper to the front edges (teeth facing away from the center).
- Attach the outer collar stand to the neckline of the main garment, clip and press seam allowances open.
- Stitch shoulder seams of front facings and back neckline facing, press seam allowances open. Attach the inner collar stand to the neckline, clip and press seam allowances open. Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, and stitch the lower corner of the front edge, the front edge, and the collar stand. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim at corners, turn out and press. Secure the collar stand attachment allowances together.
- Stitch lining pieces, leaving an opening in the left side seam. Attach sleeves. Attach lining to front facings and back neckline facing, and to the bottom edge. Turn the garment right side out through the technical opening. Attach lining to the sleeve hem through the technical opening, press seam allowances. Close the opening.
- Topstitch along the contour of the collar stand. Add an additional topstitch along the front edge 0.5 cm from the zipper.
