The Ravenna Suit Free Sewing Pattern

Step into your next power meeting wearing the Ravenna Suit, a sharp two-piece ensemble designed for those who appreciate high fashion and timeless tailoring. This free sewing pattern features a blazer with a notch lapel, welt pockets, button closure, and full lining, paired with straight-fit tailored pants complete with a fly front zipper, side seam pockets, back welt pockets, and a structured waistband with belt loops. Perfect for sewists who love structured silhouettes and classic style, this pattern lets you create a suit that radiates confidence and sophistication.

Made from premium Super 120 Merino wool suiting from the Finn collection and lined with sumptuous Bemberg, the Ravenna Suit strikes the perfect balance between comfort and elegance. Wool suiting is prized for its durability, breathability, and polished finish, making it an excellent choice for professional attire. Bemberg lining elevates the drape and ensures a silky-smooth feel against the skin. While wool suiting offers a structured, refined look, you can experiment with other fabrics for different effects. Cotton twill delivers durability and a crisp finish, while polyester suiting is an affordable, wrinkle-resistant alternative with a smooth drape.

The beauty of a well-tailored suit lies in its versatility. Wear it with a crisp button-up, sleek heels or loafers, and a structured handbag for a sharp office look. For an evening ensemble, swap the blouse for a turtleneck and add statement jewelry. You can also mix and match—pair the blazer with jeans for a chic, casual outfit or style the trousers with a knit top for effortless sophistication.

Whether you’re an experienced sewist or eager to master tailoring techniques, the Ravenna Suit offers a rewarding project with a flawless, professional result.

Creating your own suit means every detail is tailored to you, ensuring a flawless fit and a truly personal touch. With the Ravenna Suit Free Sewing Pattern, you can craft a timeless wardrobe staple that reflects your individual style. Download the free pattern today and start your journey into the art of bespoke tailoring. Explore the Mood Fabrics collection to find the ideal suiting fabrics for your next design!

Essential Materials & Sizing Guide for The Ravenna Suit

Here is the breakdown of the knowledge and materials you need to create your very own tailored suit! We’ve got you covered with the recommended materials we used—if you want to follow along exactly—as well as a curated list of alternative fabric recommendations for a customized look. The Ravenna Suit free sewing pattern download includes technical drawings for seam and silhouette visibility, plus a size chart to help you find your perfect fit!

Purchase Products Used Below:

Quantities indicated are for sewing a size small suit. Toggle the ‘SHOP THIS LOOK’ box to find quantities for other sizes.

• 4 yards of Super 120 Merino Wool Suiting – Teal Blue – Finn Collection
• 2 yards of Bemberg Lining – Ivory and Black Stripes
• 1 yard of Non-Woven Fusible Interlining – White
• 1 each of Regular Zipper 24″ by YKK – 539 Turquoise
• 2 each of 40L Gray, Pink and Green Iridescent 2-Hole Plastic Dish Buttons
• 2 each of Gutermann Sew All Thread 100m – 680 Marine Aqua
• 1 each of Dritz Sew-On Skirt Hook & Eye Closures
• MDF425 – Ravenna Suit Sewing Pattern (Free Download below!)

Alternative Fabric Recommendations:

The Ravenna Suit is best suited for lightweight and medium weight fashion fabrics.

• Polyester Suiting
• Cotton Twill
• Tweed

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Find Your Perfect Fit

Our Ravenna Suit is a fitted garment; the size guide below is based on the suggested design & wearing ease for this style. You can choose the size according to your desired finished garment measurements, blending between sizes as needed. Measure the printed patterns to make sure the dimensions are according to the desired fitting and adjust—if needed—before cutting the fabric. For best results, sew a test garment in a similar fabric to adjust your pattern.

Note: If using non-stretch fabrics, reference the approximate finished garment measurements chart to choose your size.

How To Sew The Ravenna Suit

The instructions provided are designed to guide you through sewing the main fabric and the self-lining fabric for the Ravenna Suit simultaneously.

Sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.

Step 1 

BLAZER FRONT

Sew the vertical dart on the front of the main fabric.

Add a strip of interfacing to the horizontal slit.

Press.

Step 2

WELT POCKETS

Pin the welt pieces above and below the interfaced slit.

Sew across each one, leaving ½” on each end.

Press.

Step 3

POCKET FLAPS

Sew the flap pieces together.

Trim the seam allowance, turn them right side out, and press.

Pin and sew the pocket flap to the top welt.

Cut the opening of the welt with a straight line while cutting toward the corners at the end to create triangles. 

Bring the welt pieces toward the inside by turning them through the opening.

Step 4

BLAZER POCKET BAGS

Pin and sew the pocket bag to the bottom welt.

Press the pocket bag facing down.

Step 5

Pin and sew the top of the pocket bag to the top welt.

Step 6

Pin and sew along the sides of the pocket bag to close the welt pocket.

Step 7

FRONT FACING – FRONT LINING

Apply interfacing to the front facing.

Sew the front facing to the front lining.

Step 8

BLAZER BACK

Sew the back pieces together at center back up to the notch.

Repeat this step for the lining.

Step 9

SHOULDER SEAMS

Sew front and back together at the shoulder seams.

Repeat this step for the lining.

Step 10

SIDE SEAMS

Sew front and back together at the side seams.

Repeat this step for the lining.

Step 11

SLEEVE INSEAM

Sew the inseam of the sleeve.

Repeat this step for the lining.

Step 12

SLEEVE CAP

Sew a basting stitch around the sleeve cap to ease it into the armhole.

Step 13

COLLAR

Apply interfacing to one of the collar pieces.

Step 14

JOIN COLLAR TO MAIN FABRIC & LINING

Be sure to match the notches on the collar and the lapel as shown.

Sew the collar piece without interfacing to the main fabric along the outside of the neckline.

Step 15

Transfer the lapel notches onto the front facing piece.

Sew the collar piece with interfacing to the lining fabric along the outside of the neckline, making sure to match the notches.

Step 16

SET IN SLEEVE

Set in the sleeve and sew around the armhole.

Repeat this step for the lining.

Step 17

Insert the lining in the main fabric facing right sides together. Insert the lining sleeves in the main fabric sleeves too.

Sew the sides of the collar up to the lapel notch on both the main fabric and the lining.

Sew the main fabric and the lining together across the top of the collar pieces.

Sew the main fabric and the lining together down the lapels at the front opening.

Sew the main fabric and the lining together across the bottom, leaving the slits and their seam allowance open.

For the sleeves, align the lining with the main fabric edges at the wrists and sew them together.

Turn the Blazer right side out through the slits and finish with an invisible hand stitch.

Step 18

BUTTONS AND BUTTONHOLES

Press all the edges neatly after turning the blazer right side out.

Sew the buttons and buttonholes to the front of the jacket.

Step 19

PANTS – BACK DARTS

Sew the darts on the back of the pants.

Step 20

CENTER BACK

Sew the back pieces together along center back.

Step 21

BACK WELT POCKETS

Mark the opening of the welt pocket.

Sew a stitch line around the marking.

Step 22

Mark the placement on the outside of the back pants, then add a strip of interfacing.

Pin the welt pieces over markings on the back of the pants.

Step 23

Sew the welt to the pants by sewing right over the previous stitch lines of the opening.

Step 24

Cut the opening of the welt with a straight line while cutting toward the corners at the end to create triangles. 

Flip the welt through the opening to bring it toward the inside.

Press the opening flat.

Step 25

Press the seam allowance from the bottom of the welt to cover the opening.

Step 26

Sew the welt in place by sewing down the sides, going over the triangles to maintain a neat structure in the front.

Step 27

POCKET BAGS

Sew the edge of the pocket bag to the bottom of the welt.

Press the pocket bag facing down.

Step 28

Pin and sew the top of the pocket bag to the top welt.

Step 29

Sew the sides of the pocket bag together to close the welt pockets.

Step 30

FLY FRONT ZIPPER

Pin and sew the fly facing to the right leg side of center front.

Press open and top stitch after it is sewn.

Step 31

Starting below the fly facing, sew the front pant pieces together along center front.

Step 32

Fold in half and sew the top edge of the fly shield.

Turn it outward and press.

Step 33

Pin and sew the right side of the zipper to the right side of the fly shield.

Step 34

Sew the zipper and fly shield to the left side of center front.

Press open and top stitch after it is sewn.

Step 35

Align the front so that the right side overlaps the left side, covering the zipper. 

Pin it in place with the zipper closed, then turn it to the back and pin the fly shield away from the zipper.

Pin and sew the other side of the zipper to the fly facing.

Sew the fly facing to the front by going around the edge with a J shape.

Step 36

SIDE SEAM POCKETS

Pin and sew pocket bag B to the front pants by the openings, right sides together.

Step 37

From the wrong side of the pants, open the pocket B and place the Pocket A on top. Sew along the pocket pieces bottom and sides as shown.

Step 38

Turn the pocket right side out, and press.

Step 39

SIDE SEAMS

Pin the front and the back of the pants together.

Sew the side seams.

Step 40

PANTS INSEAM

Sew the front and back of the pants together at the inseam.

Step 41

WAISTBAND

Apply interfacing to the waistband.

Mark the seam allowances.

Fold in half and press at the fold line, then press the seam allowances.

Step 42

Sew both ends of the waistband, right sides together, leaving one side of the seam allowance open.

Turn right side out and press.

Step 43

ATTACH THE WAISTBAND 

Pin and sew the open seam allowance to the inside of the pants waistline.

Step 44

BELT LOOPS

Create the belt loops by folding the pattern in half and sewing with ¼”. 

Trim the seam allowance and turn it right side out.

Cut the strip into 5 even pieces for each belt loop.

Step 45

WAISTBAND WITH BELT LOOPS

Turn the waistband over to the outside and sew all around the waistline.

Edge stitch or “stitch in the ditch” with one end of the belt loops sandwiched in between.

Step 46

Fold the belt loops upward and top stitch ⅛” from the top edge.

Step 47

HOOK & EYE

Finish the closure by sewing a hook & eye (or two) at the top of the waistband.

Step 48

1″ HEM

Finish the pants by sewing a ½” double-folded hem, like I did here, or use a blind-hem presser foot and/or hand-stitch to complete a blind hem for the utmost professional look

The Completed Ravenna Suit Free Sewing Pattern by Mood Fabrics

We can’t wait to see your version of the Ravenna Suit! Whether you choose wool suiting or another fabric, this advanced sewing pattern is the perfect way to exercise your sewing skills.

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