This is a free sewing pattern and tutorial for a simple blouson jacket with an open-front zipper.
The pattern has a basic shape, so when using it for cosplay costumes, you can adjust the pattern lines to match your desired silhouette.
The sleeves are designed with cuffs, but you can also replace them with ribbed cuffs for a more casual look.
Adding ribbing to the hem is also an option if you want a different style.
The collar features a slightly sharp shawl collar design. You can modify the collar lines to suit your preferred image.
This blouson jacket is recommended not only for costumes but also for everyday wear.
The body has no darts, making the construction simple. Except for the zipper installation, the sewing process is beginner-friendly.
After printing, align the pages along the guide lines, paste them together, and cut out the pattern pieces.
Seam allowances are included in the paper pattern, so you can use it as-is without adding extra margins.
(1) Iron on fusible interlining to the facing, collar, and cuffs.
(2) Sew the facing pieces together with a sewing machine, and pre-fold the zipper area inward by 1 cm (0.5 in) with an iron.
(3) Finish the outer edge of the facing.
(4) Sew the collar pieces together, trim the seam allowances, turn the collar right side out, press with an iron, and add topstitching.
(5) Finish the shoulder and side edges of the front body and back body, sew them together, and press the seam allowances open with an iron.
*Pre-press the zipper placement line on the front body by folding it inward 1 cm (0.5 in) with an iron.
(6) Finish the hem edge and pre-fold it upward by 1 cm (0.5 in) with an iron.
(7) Sandwich the collar between the body and the facing, sew only around the neckline, then turn right side out and press with an iron.
(8) Sew the hem of the body and the hem of the facing together, turn right side out, and secure the hem with stitching.
(9) Insert the open zipper between the body and the facing, then sew them together.
(10) Finish the sleeve side edges, sew the sleeves together, and press the seam allowances open with an iron.
(11) Sew the cuffs together to form a loop, fold along the center line with an iron, and attach them to the sleeves.
How to Sew Sleeves and Sleeve Cuffs
*Cuffs can be attached by sandwiching them in, or by sewing one side first, folding them back, and then sewing the other side.
(12) Sew the sleeves to the body and finish the armhole edges.
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