Bolero Jacket with Piped Edge & Rolled Collar

Name: Bolero Jacket with Piped Edge & Rolled Collar
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5853
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5853

A cropped women's bolero ending above the waist, with an open front and a collar cut in one with the fronts. The front edges, collar and back hem are finished with corded piping, and all outer edges are faced; set-in three-quarter sleeves. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Bolero Jacket with Piped Edge & Rolled Collar

When To Wear

Over sleeveless and strapless dresses for weddings, theatre and evening events.
Over a fitted top with a high-waisted skirt or trousers.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Short, close-fitting bolero.

Length: Cropped above the waist; the fronts curve away from the collar to the side seams.

Collar: Cut in one with the fronts, joined by a centre back collar seam, with a notch where it meets the lapel. The upper collar is cut in one with the facings.

Front: Open, with no fastening.

Sleeves: One-piece set-in sleeves, three-quarter length, with a 3 cm hem blind-stitched by hand.

Back: Centre back seam and shoulder darts.

Finishing: Corded piping along the front edges, lapels, collar edge and back hem; the bolero is faced all round with front facings, a back neck facing and a back hem facing, unlined.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. A cut-on collar with clipped shoulder corners, piping stitched into a continuous faced edge, curved seams that need clipping.

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Corded piping

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Front – 2 pieces
Back – 2 pieces
Facing – 2 pieces
Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Back hem facing – 1 piece
Sleeve – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Stitch shoulder darts on the back, press depths towards the center. Stitch the center back seam, press to the left side and serge.
Stitch shoulder seams, clipping into corners. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
Stitch the center seam of the collar on the front pieces, press seam allowances open. Attach the lower collar to the back neckline. Clip and press the attachment seam open.
Stitch side seams. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
Stitch the center seam of the collar on the facing pieces, press seam allowances open. Stitch the shoulder seams of the facings and the back neckline facing, clipping into corners. Attach the upper collar to the facing neckline. Press the attachment seam open. Attach the back hem facing to the facings, press seam allowances open. Serge the inner edges of the facings and the back neckline and hem facings.
Topstitch the piping onto the bolero along the front edges, back hem, and collar edge.
Place the bolero and facings right sides together and stitch all around. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the bolero right side out, smooth out seams and press.
Stitch sleeve seams. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back. Attach sleeves to armholes matching notches. Press and serge seam allowances.
Serge the sleeve hem. Fold the seam allowance inwards and hem with blind stitches.