Asymmetrical Zipper Peplum Moto Jacket
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a stylish asymmetrical moto jacket, featuring a fitted silhouette, statement notched collar, and a modern peplum hem.
When To Wear
This stylish moto jacket is a versatile layering piece, perfect for:
- Casual & Everyday Style: Elevates everyday outfits with a chic, contemporary edge.
- Smart Casual Outings: Ideal for adding a fashionable touch to gatherings, brunches, or city excursions.
- Transitional Weather: Provides a perfect light layer for changing seasons without sacrificing style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with defined princess seams, flaring into a chic peplum hem at the waist.
Neckline & Collar: Sharp notched lapel collar, featuring an asymmetrical design and decorative snap accents.
Closure: Prominent asymmetrical separating zipper closure at the front.
Sleeves: Long, tailored two-piece set-in sleeves for a comfortable and structured fit.
Pockets: Two functional horizontal welt pockets with zipper closures on the lower front.
Back: Features tailored princess seams from shoulder to waist, leading into a shaped peplum.
Hem: Stylish peplum hem, providing a flattering silhouette.
Length: Hip-length, ending just below the natural waistline.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in inserting zippers, constructing a notched collar, managing lining, and precise seam matching for the fitted bodice and peplum.
Fabric Recommendations
Select medium-weight woven fabrics with some body to hold the jacket's structure:
- Thin coat fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
- Shoulder pads
- 2 zippers (for pockets)
- 1 separating zipper (for front closure)
- 2 decorative snaps
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 garment bottom 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Center front right – 1 piece
- Center front left – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Lower front left – 1 piece
- Lower front right – 1 piece
- Collar — 2 pieces
- Right facing — 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Center front right – 1 piece
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Lower front right – 1 piece
- Lower front left – 1 piece
- Upper sleeve – 2 pieces
- Lower sleeve – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Center front left – 2 pieces
- Center front right – 1 piece
- Lower front right – 1 piece
- Lower front left – 1 piece
- Collar — 1 piece
- Right facing — 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric pieces, minus the width of the back neckline facing and the right front facing.
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Attention! Markings on patterns are made on the right side!
- Fuse interfacing to relevant pieces.
- Stitch the back princess seams, press allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam, press allowances open. Stitch the upper and lower back pieces, press allowances downwards.
- Stitch the right front princess seam, press allowances towards the center. Stitch the upper and lower right front pieces, press allowances downwards. Stitch the upper and lower left front pieces, press allowances downwards.
- Mark the pocket placement with parallel lines. Cut the opening. At a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the end of the marking, make diagonal cuts. Turn the allowances to the wrong side through the opening, straighten the edges. Place the zipper under the edges of the opening so that the teeth are visible and stitch. Stitch the lining right side to the wrong side of the zipper tape. Stitch the edges of the lining.
- Stitch the left front princess seam, inserting the left of the zipper between the pieces. Press allowances away from the center. Stitch the right of the zipper to the edge of the right front piece, with teeth facing away from the edge.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the garment, press allowances open.
- Set the upper collar into the garment neckline. Start and end the stitching strictly at the lapel start mark. Clip allowances at the mark, press open.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings and back neckline facing, press allowances open. Set the undercollar into the neckline of the facing and back neckline facing. Start and end the stitching strictly at the lapel start mark. Clip allowances at the mark, press open.
- Place the facings and garment right sides together and stitch the front edges, lapels, collar, and lower corner of the front edge. Trim allowances at corners, turn pieces to the right side, press.
- Stitch the elbow seam of the sleeve, press allowances open. Press up the sleeve hem. Stitch and press open the front seam of the sleeve. Set sleeves into armholes according to notches, easing the sleeve cap at the top. Attach shoulder pads.
- Stitch the lining pieces similarly to the main fabric pieces, leaving an opening in the left elbow seam of the sleeve. Stitch the lining to the neckline facing and front facing. Turn the garment to the right side, straighten seams.
- Mark and press up the garment hem. Stitch the lining to the garment hem and sleeve hem. Stitch the technical opening closed.
- Attach decorative snaps to the ends of the lapels.
