Bolero Jacket with Turn-Down Collar & Elbow-Length Sleeves
Introducing a chic women's bolero pattern featuring a sophisticated turn-down collar and a modern cropped silhouette, perfect for layering.
When To Wear
This elegant bolero is designed for sophisticated layering, making it an ideal choice for:
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Formal Events & Celebrations: Perfect for adding a polished touch to occasion wear.
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Evening & Dinner Wear: a stylish cover-up for dresses or jumpsuits in cooler settings.
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Bridal & Guest Attire: Elevates wedding guest outfits or serves as a chic accessory for bridal looks.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a tailored, cropped bolero designed to sit elegantly above the waist.
Collar: Features a tailored turn-down collar, cut as a separate piece and set into the neckline, that rolls open against the jacket for a refined neckline.
Closure: An open-front design for effortless layering over dresses or tops.
Sleeves: Classic set-in sleeves finish just below the elbow.
Back: Constructed with a clean center back seam and shoulder shaping darts for a fitted silhouette.
Hem: a cropped hemline enhances the bolero's modern appeal.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with collar construction, working with facings, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight fabrics with some body and a good drape to achieve the desired tailored look:
- Medium-weight dressmaking fabrics from natural or blended fibers
- Suiting fabrics
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing for the collar
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
- Collar – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the upper collar. Place collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and outer edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the collar right side out, and press.
- Stitch the dart on the back. Press dart depths towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Serge and press to the left side.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Serge seams and press towards the back.
- Stitch shoulder seams of the facing and back neckline facing. Press seams open. Stitch side seams of the facings and back hem facing. Press seams open. Serge the inner edge of the facing, back neckline facing, and back hem facing.
- Place the bolero and facings right sides together. Stitch the front edge, bottom edge, and neckline edge, inserting the collar. Turn right side out, shape, and press. Secure the back facings at the side and shoulder seams.
- Stitch the sleeve seams. Serge and press towards the back. Set the sleeves into the armholes. Serge the seam.
- Serge the sleeve hem. Fold the seam allowance inwards and topstitch.
