Front view of jacket showing collar and lapel pleating
This elbow-length, one-button jacket’s shell is a silk/cotton blend with metallic thread weaving. The shell is a lightweight to mediumweight, semi-loose weave. The matching facing meets an unexpected geometric, bold print. The collar and lapel feature small groups of pleating that act as the focal point of the garment.
The jacket is part of an outfit and a mini-capsule collection I created as part of my fashion design curriculum.
The most challenging feature was the collar/lapel technique. The development of the pleating took 3 hours using a pleat board. Due to the shell’s natural fibers, the pleating required time-consuming handling (and lots and lots of ironing) to maintain the fold. Originally, the entire collar and part of the lapel were to be pleated, but the process was very difficult despite going through many iterations (at 3 hours each).
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Style Arc, Hendrix Coat
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Front view of jacket showing collar and lapel pleating
Detail of collar and lapel pleating
Matching shell facing & bold lining
A model wearing the jacket that is part of an outfit (pants are made of the reverse side of the jacket shell; a long-sleeved silk charmeuse blouse with pleated panel at center back)
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Wow! This jacket is Gorgeous! You did a great job and I love the lining. Keep up the good work!!
I absolutely love this! Have been wanting to make something almost identical for a while. Thank You for the great inspiration!