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Black and white pen and ink drawing by Gretchen Shields. Three women in the three views of 114 Chinese Jacket. Woman in middle is seated in an ornate chair and two other women are standing on either side of chair holding fans.
Woman in Floral 114 Chinese Jacket View A. Standing in front of a white backdrop looking over her left shoulder.
114 Chinese Jacket
Woman standing in front of white backdrop wearing View C (not quite full length) hand is on hip highlighting sleeve shape.
Close up photo of view C neckline and front closure. Decorative designs are seen on both front panels.
Photo of side vent and embellishment on lower side of view C
Back view of View A. Woman is standing with hands by her side in front of a white backdrop.
Two women standing side by side outdoors in View A. Woman on left is in a cotton floral fabric and woman on right is wearing a light green silk jacket.
Black woman wearing a short, floral Chinese Jacket with striped facings.
Black and white pen and ink drawing by Gretchen Shields. Three women in the three views of 114 Chinese Jacket. Woman in middle is seated in an ornate chair and two other women are standing on either side of chair holding fans.
Woman in Floral 114 Chinese Jacket View A. Standing in front of a white backdrop looking over her left shoulder.
114 Chinese Jacket
Woman standing in front of white backdrop wearing View C (not quite full length) hand is on hip highlighting sleeve shape.
Close up photo of view C neckline and front closure. Decorative designs are seen on both front panels.
Photo of side vent and embellishment on lower side of view C
Back view of View A. Woman is standing with hands by her side in front of a white backdrop.
Two women standing side by side outdoors in View A. Woman on left is in a cotton floral fabric and woman on right is wearing a light green silk jacket.
Black woman wearing a short, floral Chinese Jacket with striped facings.

114 Chinese Jacket

£20.00

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Sizes XS-3XL 

This sewing pattern for a classic jacket in three lengths and with front or asymmetrical opening is descended from the noblewoman's attire of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).  It is still worn by people of Chinese heritage around the world as a festive garment.  It can be made in lavish silks or satin for formal occasions or cottons for everyday wear.  Indigo-dyed cotton is a traditional choice for everyday wear.

Additionally, the garment has been simplified into a truly versatile design with different options for unusual closures for all three views:

  • View A is our Easy-to-Sew unlined version. The typical side closing is formed by a shaped front overlap fastened by knotted buttons and frog closures at the neck and under the right arm. The bell sleeves, neckline, overlap, and gracefully curved hem edge are all finished with inside facings. A mandarin collar may be added to all views.
  • View B uses the same Pattern Pieces as View A. The jacket is lined, and the contrasting facings, piped with a narrow bias strip, are turned to the outside for a more decorative effect. Both Views A and B may be cut short or fingertip length.
  • In View C, the faced center front opening is fastened with simple or more elaborate frogs. Faced side vents are added. View C is also lined, and may be cut short, fingertip, or mid-calf length.

Optional embellishment techniques include embroidery designs for traditional roundels, a couched embroidered butterfly to embellish side vents of View C, hand-painting techniques, and knotted button and loop closures (frogs).

Suggested fabrics: Silk or silk-like synthetics, light or medium-weight cotton, or lightweight wool

Yardage chart (.pdf)

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the
pattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)

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