Dropped Shoulder Bolero

Name: Dropped Shoulder Bolero
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5052
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5052

A cropped, open-front women's bolero with short sleeves cut in one with the front and back, a round neckline and diagonal darts. Fully interfaced, lined to the edge and edgestitched. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: medium-weight fabrics with body: bouclé, wool tweed, textured wool blends, brocade.

Tech. Description

Dropped Shoulder Bolero

A cropped, open-front women's bolero with short sleeves cut in one with the front and back, a round neckline and diagonal darts. Fully interfaced, lined to the edge and edgestitched.

When To Wear

Over sleeveless tops and dresses in spring and summer.
With high-waisted trousers or skirts, as a light cover-up for daytime events.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Short, boxy shape with the shoulder line extended over the upper arm.

Length: Cropped, ending above the waist.

Neckline: Round, collarless, running into the open front edges.

Sleeves: Short cut-on sleeves, no armhole seam; back shoulder edges eased onto the front.

Front: Open front with no fastening, rounded lower corners.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with diagonal darts like the fronts.

Finishing: Outer and lining layers stitched together along the hem, front edges, neckline and sleeve edges, turned through an open side seam; all edges edgestitched from the right side.

Lining: Full lining cut from the same pieces as the outer layer; lining side seams closed by hand.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pattern pieces, darts and a bagged lining turned through the side seam.

Fabric Recommendations

Medium-weight fabrics with body: bouclé, wool tweed, textured wool blends, brocade.

Additional Supplies

Lining fabric
Fusible interfacing (back and fronts)

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Back – 1 piece (on fold)
Front – 2 pieces
From lining:
Back – 1 piece (on fold)
Front – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
Back – 1 piece (on fold)
Front – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

On the outer and inner bolero parts, stitch the shoulder seams, easing the back shoulder edges between the notches.
On the front and back, stitch the darts diagonally, tapering to nothing. Tie off thread ends at dart points, press dart depths towards the corresponding center line.
Join the lining and outer bolero parts: pin the inner bolero pieces right sides together onto the outer bolero pieces, which are reinforced with fusible interfacing. Shoulder seams and darts must align precisely. Stitch along the lower edges, front edges, neckline edges, and lower sleeve edges. The stitching ends precisely at the side seam markings. Trim seam allowances to 0.5 cm width, clip repeatedly on curves up to the stitching line, and trim diagonally at front corners.
Turn the bolero right side out through the open side seam, baste the edges.
On the outer bolero, stitch the side seams. Press seam allowances open.
On the inner bolero, turn the side seam allowances to the wrong side, hand stitch the edges.
Edgestitch the lower edges, front edges, neckline edges and sleeve edges from the right side.