The Cher Jacket and Dion Skirt Free Sewing Patterns (2024)

Step three – Pin and sew the front yoke, then fold and sew the button placket.

Step four – Sew the seam allowance on the patch pockets and pocket flaps, then sew onto the front of the jacket.

Step five – Pin and sew back side to back center on both sides with 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step six – Pin and sew back yoke to lower back with 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step seven – Pin and sew the back belt, right sides together, closing one end with 1/2 seam allowance.

Step ten – Pin front and back together and sew at the side seams going around the inseam pockets.

Step eleven – Sew front and back, right sides together, at the shoulder seams with 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step twelve – Pin and sew sleeve back to sleeve front, leaving the slit open at the bottom.

Step thirteen – Pin and sew the sleeve closed with 1/2″ seam allowance

Step fourteen – Fold the sleeve cuff right sides together and sew the ends with 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step fifteen – Pin and sew the cuff to the sleeve with 1/2″ seam allowance after sewing the sleeve placket.

Step sixteen – Set in the sleeve to the armhole and sew 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step seventeen – Pin both collar pieces right sides together and sew around 1/2″ seam allowance leaving the bottom open.

Step eighteen – Sew one side of the collar to the outside of the neckline, then top stitch the other side of the collar to the inside of the neckline.

Step nineteen – Fold the waistband over, right sides together, and sew the ends with 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step twenty – Pin and sew the waistband to the bottom of the jacket with 1/2″ seam allowance.

Step twenty-one – Add the jean buttons to one side of the sleeve cuffs and sew button holes to the other side.

Step twenty-two – Add the buttons and button holes to the back belt.

Step twenty-three – Add the buttons and button holes to the front placket and the patch pockets.

Step two – Fold pleat notches to meet so that fold is pointing toward the side seam, sew a basting stitch in place to secure, press in place to desired length.

Lay out back skirt panels, zipper will be center back closure. Notice that the absence of a dart is represented at the princess seam to create a curve from the hip to the waist on this pattern.

Step three – Sew ’skirt back’ and ‘skirt side back’ together using ½” seam allowance, press open or clean finish. This step allows for a top stitching option as well. I decided to serge all my raw edges and press them pointed toward center back – clean finish your raw edges after you have done a fitting in case you need to take away from any seam allowance for a better fit. Keep in mind any adjustments you make to the side seams will also apply to the side seams of the waistband facing.

Step four – Take right sides of ‘skirt front’ and pin along side seams. Join with ½” seam allowance.

Step five – Taking your waistband facing, press open the seam allowances and clean finish the bottom edge. This fabric has a bit of weight to it, so a zigzag or merrow edge would suffice. If you turn over and topstitch it may add bulkiness to the waist area.

Step six – Clean finish the raw edges of all seams and center back of skirt, press.

Step seven – Pin the waistband facing with the top raw edge matching the top raw edge of the skirt, with right sides facing. Sew with ½” seam allowance. Optional to understitch in the following steps, this is done by pressing both seam allowances toward the facing and stitching 1/16-1-8” from your original seam stitch line. It helps to force the waistband facing to stay in the skirt.

Step eight – Press waistband so that the clean edge at the top of the skirt is laying flat.

Step ten – Pin the zipper tape in place, consider basting in place by hand with an elongated stitch. Use a zipper foot at the machine to attach. At top of zipper tape, fold back the tape as to not compromise the teeth laying flat, this will become sandwiched in between the facing and the self skirt.

Step twelve – Clip seam allowance to meet zipper tape, you can do this at the stopper or just above it, this will become folded over and top stitched to the opposite center back seam.

Step thirteen – Place a ruler inside your skirt so when pinning this overlap seam you do not pin straight through to the front of your skirt.

Step fourteen – Topstitch and pivot so to secure below the zipper trape and down center back ⅛” from the edge of seam. It is correct for the pieces to look off set at center back as the zipper creates spacing between the remainder of the seam.

Step fifteen – For hemming, mark twice the amount (this pattern includes 1” for hem allowance) with tailor’s chalk, then press up to meet the mark and you will have a perfect 1” hem. Utilize a slip stitch, top stitch, or stitch witchery for the hem.

Bravo on completing The Cher Jacket and The Dion Skirt! Your dedication and creativity have paid off, resulting in a stunning ensemble that truly reflects your unique style. Every stitch and seam showcases your talent and hard work. Enjoy wearing your beautiful new pieces and the sense of accomplishment that comes with creating something truly special!

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