Developing the Sleeveless Jacket Through Pattern Testing
Archive Number:
PL-FASH-MW-JKT-2026-0704-001
Pattern Number:
PL-FASH-MW-JKT-2026-0704-001-PAT01
Size:
Medium (Made for Pieter Lategan)
Location:
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Date:
10 July 2026
This post documents the next stage in the development of my sleeveless men's jacket.
Rather than producing the final garment immediately, I first construct a complete prototype using inexpensive test fabric. This allows me to study the balance of the garment, seam positions, neckline, shoulder width, body length and overall proportions before cutting the final fabric.
The floral fabric shown here is used purely for development purposes. The print itself is not part of the intended final design. It provides an economical way to test the pattern and identify adjustments that may improve the fit and construction.
Working directly on the dress form allows me to evaluate the garment from every angle and make careful decisions before beginning the finished version.
This documentation forms part of my ongoing fashion sketchbook, recording the complete design process from concept through prototype and eventually to the completed garment.
Every stage is archived as part of the Pieter Lategan | STUDIO documentation system so that the development history of each design remains permanently recorded.
Men's Jacket Development
Prototype Pattern Fitting Study
Archive Number
PL-FASH-MW-JKT-2026-0704-001
Pattern Number
PL-FASH-MW-JKT-2026-0704-001-PAT01
This next stage documents the development of my sleeveless men's jacket.
I first construct a complete prototype using inexpensive test fabric. This allows me to study the balance of the garment, seam positions, neckline, shoulder width, body length and overall proportions before cutting the final fabric.
The floral fabric is used only for development purposes. The print is not part of the final design. It provides an economical way to test the pattern and identify adjustments that may improve the fit and construction.
Fashion
Pieter Lategan
10 July 2026 - 14:21 PM
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Men's Jacket Development
Working directly on the garment allows me to evaluate the fit from every angle and make careful decisions before beginning the finished jacket.
This document forms part of my ongoing fashion sketchbook, recording the complete development process from concept to the final garment.
Every stage is permanently archived as part of my studio documentation system, ensuring that each garment's development history is fully recorded.
Men's Fashion
Pieter Lategan
10 July 2026 — 14:30 PM
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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