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Athletic Formal Jacket

An athletic formal jacket that blends sport structure with tailored finishing, drafted to your chest, shoulder, and arm measurements. Structured shoulders and a fitted waist for a sharp silhouette.

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Drafted from 8 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Panel (Left), Back Panel (Left), Top Sleeve (Outer), Under Sleeve (Inner), Upper Collar, Under Collar, Front Facing, Hip Patch Pocket, Hip Welt Pocket Bag, Hip Welt Facing, Chest Welt Pocket Bag, Chest Welt Facing, Back Neck Facing
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Prepare chest welt pocket / 2. Prepare hip welt pockets / 3. Prepare hip patch pockets...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Fit: Standard (+4″) / Relaxed (+6″) / Oversized (+10″)
  • Jacket length: Crop - at waist / Standard - mid-hip (+3″) / Long - full hip (+5″)
  • Front style: Double-breasted (4×2) / Single-breasted (2-button)
  • Collar style: Peak lapel / Notched lapel / Shawl collar
  • Hip pockets: Patch + welt combo / Patch ×2 / Welt ×2 / None
  • Chest pocket: Welt (breast pocket) / None
  • Sleeve finish: Hemmed (twin-needle) / Rib knit cuff
  • Lining: Unlined / Half-lined (sleeves + upper back)
  • Back vent: Center back vent / Side vents ×2 / No vent
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″
  • Hem allowance: ¾″ twin-needle / 1″ fold & stitch

Drafted from 8 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Chest circumferenceDrafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder widthDrafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumferenceDrafted directly from your neck measurement
sleeveLengthDrafted directly from your sleeveLength measurement
Bicep circumferenceDrafted directly from your bicep measurement
wristDrafted directly from your wrist measurement
Torso lengthDrafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpitDrafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Heavyweight cotton jersey (12 oz)
  • Ponte (double knit)
  • French terry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric works for an athletic formal jacket?

Wool suiting, ponte, or technical wovens with some body. A fusible interfacing on the front panels adds structure.

Do I need to line this jacket?

A lining is recommended for a clean interior finish and smooth wear over shirts. The pattern includes lining pieces.

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