This e-guide will show you how to create stunning, tailored fitted jackets that will take your wardrobe to the next level.
Using the fitted jacket block as your base, you’ll learn how to draft four different styles of jackets, including a basic fitted jacket, a power shoulder jacket, a cropped design with unique sleeves, and an asymmetrical jacket with flounce detail. By mixing and matching the elements of these designs, you can create even more unique jacket styles.
After having drafted these patterns, you’ll know how to
- make both single and double-breasted jackets, and place buttons
- absorb and rotate darts & move jacket seams to create different designs
- modify the jacket collar and lapel
- add space for higher shoulder pads
- add different types of pockets to jackets
- add slits to the jacket and the two-piece sleeves
- create the lining pattern for each style
The ideal material for these jackets is medium or lightweight wool; this depends on the season that the jacket will be worn.
With this guide you’ll get links to a few video clips that will make it easier to understand the most difficult parts of the drafting process.
This Patternmaking Guide is classified as “Advanced” in difficulty. It’s suitable for people who are already familiar with patternmaking and have drafted, for example, the basic bodice pattern before. It’s a challenge to draft and sew jackets.
It will be accompanied by the Fitted Jacket Block -guide. The fitted jacket block has a side panel and a two-piece sleeve.
What is included in the order?
You’ll get the Women’s Fitted Jackets Guide and the Fitted Jacket Block Guide PDF, both in two versions, metric and imperial. There’s also a PDF with planning sheets for each jacket, measurement chart PDF for jackets, and a list of helpful resources.
Copyright
The patternmaking guides are for your personal use only, please do not publish or share the files or parts of them anywhere. Also, the garment designs provided are for personal use only, however, if you create your own pattern designs with the help of the instructions, this rule no longer applies to the resulting garments.
Return Policy
Due to the nature of digital goods, and the fact that you receive immediate access to the files, I cannot offer refunds or exchanges on the e-guides. So, please review the product information carefully before purchasing.
However, if there is a fault with the files or you get the incorrect items, do request a replacement.
