Raglan Sleeve Zippered Stand Collar Jacket
Introducing a versatile women's sewing pattern for a chic jacket, distinguished by its comfortable raglan sleeves and modern stand collar construction.
When To Wear
This contemporary jacket offers effortless style and comfort, making it a perfect choice for:
- Everyday Chic: Ideal for daily wear, providing a stylish layer over casual or smart-casual outfits.
- Business Casual: a refined outer layer suitable for the office or professional settings.
- Transitional Weather: Perfect for layering during cooler mornings or evenings, offering warmth without bulk.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Straight silhouette with a modern, slightly relaxed fit through the body.
Neckline / Collar: High stand collar providing a clean and contemporary neckline.
Closure: Full-length separable zipper at the center front for easy wear and a modern aesthetic.
Sleeves: Comfortable raglan sleeves, constructed in two parts for a natural fit, finished with a subtle vent at the cuff.
Back: Clean back featuring a central seam for refined shaping.
Length: Slightly cropped length, finishing around the high hip for a contemporary proportion.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in handling fusible interfacing, precise zipper insertion, constructing raglan sleeves, and setting shoulder pads.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best result and drape, select low-stretch knit fabrics with some body, such as:
- Low-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Small raglan shoulder pads
- Separable zipper
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 of the garment and sleeve hem – 3 cm. Allowance along the sleeve slit – 3 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) 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
- Back sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front sleeve – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the darts on the front, press the allowances upwards.
- Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side, serge.
- Attach the back sleeve parts to the back, press allowances towards the sleeve, serge. Attach the front sleeve parts to the front, press allowances towards the sleeve, serge.
- Serge the upper edges of the sleeves separately. Stitch the upper sleeve seam from the upper edge to the mark, press allowances open. Stitch the lower sleeve edges and side edges in one continuous seam, press allowances towards the back, serge. Sew in shoulder pads.
- Stitch the center seam of the back neckline facing, press allowances open. Stitch the shoulder edges of the front facings and neckline facing, press allowances open. Serge the outer edge.
- Place the front facings and neckline facing right side down onto the right side of the garment and stitch the front edges, the edge of the one-piece stand collar, and the bottom corners, inserting the separating zipper between the pieces.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment and sleeve, press to the wrong side and hem with blind stitches. Hem the allowances of the sleeve slit with blind stitches.
