Here at Mood Fabrics, we are getting suited and booted! We have two stunning patterns that will have you ready to take on the world. Nothing screams confidence more than a well-dressed woman! Together, the Nepeta Blazer and Nymania Pants free sewing patterns are the perfect examples of how to make a casual statement; each pattern plays a major part in creating the ultimate power suit.
First up, we have the Nepeta Blazer! We’ve made ours using Moods Exclusive Rainbow Windows stretch cotton sateen. This colorful window pane plaid, along with the slightly over-sized boxy shape, is giving us all kinds of 80’s working girl vibes! Try any one of our cotton sateen prints or plaid suiting as another option. You could even wear your Nepeta Blazer over a pair of jeans and belt it for a more feminine silhouette. Let us know how you plan to style yours!
Fabrics & materials used:
- 4 yards of Mood Exclusive Rainbow Windows Stretch Cotton Sateen
- 3 yards of Lucidum Faded Denim Bemberg lining
- 4 pcs of Black Square Bevel Cut Buttons
- MDF124 – The Nepeta Blazer Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
Here’s how to sew: (work on your lining simultaneously)
Step 1
With right sides of fabric together pin the backs together and sew the center back seam.
Step 2
Do the same when attaching the front and side front pieces. Press all seams.
Step 3
Next, mark the placement of your pockets and baste stitch your welts in place as shown. Now place each pocket bag over your welts and stitch around the pocket opening.
Step 4
Clip down the center and snip close into each corner without cutting through your stitching line.
Step 5
Turn pocket and press. Topstitch around your pocket opening. Stitch around the edge of your pocket bag to finish.
Step 6
Pin your front lapel facing pieces to the center front and sew. Turn and press.
Step 7
Attach the front and back at the side seams and shoulder seams and stitch.
Step 8
Turn blazer and press all seams.
Step 9
After you set in your sleeves, attach your collar to the front lapel and press. Topstitching around the collar is totally optional.
Step 10
You can now insert your lining. Turn in your blazer and with right sides together, pin the lining along the facing and neck. Make sure to leave a small opening at the bottom to turn it right side out.
Step 11
Pin sleeve and sleeve lining openings together with right sides facing and stitch. Turn and press.
Step 12
Align your button placket guide to the front of your blazer and transfer your buttonhole markings.
Step 13
All that’s left to do is add your buttons and slip stitch the lining closed and you’re done!
Do you have to use a pattern for the march challenge? I used the products I ordered to make an outfit, can it be used in the challenge?
Hi! Any project made with Mood using pastel colors is okay to submit to the March challenge; it doesn’t need to be made with one of our patterns. 🙂
Thank you for this pattern! I’ve been struggling to find a nice blazer pattern for my Beetlejuice outfit.
I love what you have designed .
I just wanted to say thank you! I edited the pattern a little (I’m doing Spider-Man Hoco) and for this being my first time doing anything like this, it’s turned out great!
hey, i was making this blazer and wondered if the seam allowance is included in the sizing?
Yes, a 1/2″ seam allowance is already included. 🙂
love it! directions are a tad vague and the blazer is a bit oversized but it’s cute!
I love this pattern but how much fabric would you roughly need if you were making this is a solid?
Can this be turned into a cropped blazer?
Hi, Sorsha! I think it could – I made a cropped version of our Setaria here by simply cutting the pattern at the waist. You should be able to do something similar with the Nepeta! 🙂
Thanks! I’ll try both.
Can I use woven/non-strechy fabric for the blazer?
Yes, definitely! The stretch isn’t required for this pattern. 🙂
I don’t see the directions for the collar ?
Well I figured it out but I love the pattern I’ll post a pic when I finish it real fabric vs Muslin
hi!! loved this pattern, is there a possibility of adding shoulder pads to this blazer? wanted to make it with a little bit more of structure
thanks!!
Hi Camila! Yes, you can definitely add shoulder pads to this blazer. 😀
How much ease is allowed?
Hi Jen! Unfortunately we don’t have a finished measurement size chart for this garment. But this blazer is a tad roomy. See the printed pattern for a better idea of the blazer’s measurements. 🙂
There’s no instructions for the collar. It’s difficult to experiment especially as a beginner.
Hello Irish!
Thanks for visiting the Mood Sewciety Blog! We’re proud to have released over 350 free sewing patterns, and we hope you’re enjoying them.
Behind the scenes we’re a dedicated team of three, and we want to be able to offer top notch support. We have exciting plans for our patterns on the horizon, and as we continue to grow, we’ve decided to focus our sewist support on patterns from the last 2 years. If this pattern hasn’t been recently reduxed or updated, we won’t be able to respond to technical questions on these older posts.
If you come across any pattern errors, rest assured our team is on it – just let us know!
Don’t miss out on our Mood Sewciety Facebook Group – a fantastic space for fellow sewists to connect, share wins, and tackle challenges together.
Thank you for your understanding and happy sewing!
Struggling with the collar – can we get a bit more detail on that please?
Hello there!
Thanks for visiting the Mood Sewciety Blog! We’re proud to have released over 350 free sewing patterns, and we hope you’re enjoying them.
Behind the scenes we’re a dedicated team of three, and we want to be able to offer top notch support. We have exciting plans for our patterns on the horizon, and as we continue to grow, we’ve decided to focus our sewist support on patterns from the last 2 years. If this pattern hasn’t been recently reduxed or updated, we won’t be able to respond to technical questions on these older posts.
If you come across any pattern errors, rest assured our team is on it – just let us know!
Don’t miss out on our Mood Sewciety Facebook Group – a fantastic space for fellow sewists to connect, share wins, and tackle challenges together.
Thank you for your understanding and happy sewing!
hello,if i wanted to make this out of a fleece type blanket, how many sizes would i size down? if i could make in out of a fleece.
Hello, you should be able to stay true to size even if you use a fleece fabric
buenos dias gracia por los patrones quiero hacer el blazer pero no se cual es la talla m podrían colaborarme soy principiante descargue el patrón pero se ve muy grande agradezco su colaboración
Hola, una talla mediana se traduciría entre los numeros 8 y 14.