Minerva Women’s Jacket Pattern 5492 – Utility Zip-Front Jacket with Front Yoke, Patch Pockets with Buttoned Flaps & Zipped Pocket
Introducing a women’s sewing pattern for the modern cargo-style jacket – Structured Function with Urban Ease.
When To Wear Design 5492
This jacket is made for movement and everyday practicality—without sacrificing a sharp silhouette. Ideal for urban wear and travel layering:
- Casual City Days: Toss it over a tee or knit for a relaxed, elevated street look.
- Travel or Transit: With secure pockets and ribbed finishes, it’s perfect for layering on the go.
- Midseason Utility: Lightweight enough for spring and fall, it brings structure and warmth without bulk.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Slightly boxy with a clean, structured finish.
Collar: Classic shirt collar with upper and lower collars.
Closure: Full-length separating zipper at front.
Pockets:
- Right breast patch pocket with flap
- Vertical zipper pocket on left breast
- Two large front patch pockets
Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves finished with rib-knit cuffs.
Waistband: Ribbed knit waistband.
Style: A functional cargo windbreaker with clean lines and everyday utility.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Suitable for sewists confident in topstitching, zippers, and lined construction.
Fabric Recommendations for jacket pattern 5492
This pattern is best suited for technical or midweight woven fabrics with light structure:
- Rainwear fabric
- Coated cotton
- Twill
- Lightweight denim
- Rib knit for cuffs and waistband
- Poly lining or lightweight satin for interior
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Separating front zipper
- Small zipper for chest pocket
- 5 buttons for flaps and tab detail
- Lining fabric
Cutter’s Must for jacket pattern 5492
From Main Fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Left Front – 1 piece
- Right Front – 1 piece
- Front Yoke – 2 pieces
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Upper Collar – 1 piece
- Lower Collar – 1 piece
- Waistband Placket (marked on pattern as “Waistband Tab”) – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Pocket Side – 2 pieces
- Pocket Flap – 4 pieces
- Breast Pocket Flap – 2 pieces
- Breast Pocket – 1 piece
From Rib Knit:
- Back Waistband – 1 piece
- Front Waistband – 2 pieces
- Cuffs – 2 pieces
From Lining:
- Upper Pocket Small Lining (for Zipper Pocket) – 1 piece
- Upper Pocket Big Lining (for Zipper Pocket) – 1 piece
- Left Front lining (Left Front pattern piece joined with Front Yoke) – 1 piece
- Right Front Lining (Right Front pattern piece joined with Yoke) – 1 piece
- Back lining – 2 pieces
- Sleeve lining – 2 pieces
From Fusible Interfacing:
- Front Facing
- Lower Collar
- All Flaps
- Waist Tabs
- Zipper Pocket Entrance
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric:
- Print out the paper patterns and lay them out according to your fabric width (ranging from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much fabric you will need.
- Don’t forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces.
- When assembling the garment, pay close attention to the notches—they must align for accurate construction.
JACKET PATTERN 5492 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
DXF AAMA for 3D Designers: The DXF AAMA format ensures compatibility with most 3D fashion design software, enabling easy previews of how the dress will look and move on a digital mannequin. Designers can make adjustments quickly and accurately.
PLT Format for Contractors: Plotter-ready PLT format allows sewing contractors to create efficient layouts for accurate cutting and optimal material use, ideal for bulk production or custom orders.
PDF Format for Advanced Sewists: The user-friendly PDF format allows advanced sewing enthusiasts to print and assemble pattern pieces at home.
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES
Pattern 5492 can be ordered using either ASTM US standard sizing or personalized custom measurements:
- Bust: 35–170 cm
- Low Hip: 35–190 cm
The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring ideal fit at the shoulders, waist, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.
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