Three-Quarter Sleeve Overlap Bolero Jacket
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a cropped bolero jacket with crossover bands at the neckline and front opening, a two-button closure and three-quarter sleeves with cuffs.
When To Wear
This versatile bolero jacket is perfect for adding a chic layer to your ensemble, suitable for:
- Casual Layering: Ideal for adding a touch of style over a simple top or dress for everyday wear.
- Transitional Seasons: Provides light coverage without being too heavy, perfect for spring or autumn outings.
- Evening & Smart-Casual Outings: Elevates an outfit for dinners, events, or semi-formal gatherings.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Cropped length, shaped by short darts at the neckline on the front and back.
Neckline: A V-neckline formed by a wide topstitched band that runs around the neck and down the front edges, crossing over at the front.
Closure: The crossed-over front bands are fastened with two buttons.
Sleeves: Set-in three-quarter length sleeves, finished with a topstitched cuff.
Hem: Rounded hemline finished with a topstitched band on the front and back.
Back: Plain back with short neckline darts and the hem band.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves topstitched darts, set-in sleeves, cuffs, and attaching double-layer bands along the hem, neckline and front opening, plus buttonholes.
Fabric Recommendations
Achieve the intended look and drape with fabrics that offer some structure and hold shape:
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Front – 2 pieces
- Back – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Center Front Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Facing – 4 pieces
- Back Facing – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- On the Front and Back, fold and press the darts: on the Front press the dart allowances towards the shoulder seam, on the Back towards the center. Stitch the darts. Topstitch the darts for 2.5 cm from the neckline, 0.1 cm from the seam. Baste the darts in place at the neckline edge.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Press the seam allowances towards the Back and overlock them.
- Set the Sleeves into the open armholes (before the side seams are sewn). Overlock the seam allowances and press them towards the Sleeve. Topstitch along the sleeve cap 0.5 cm from the seam. Stitch the sleeve seam and side seam in one pass. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the Back.
- Fold each Cuff right sides together and stitch the short edges. Turn out, straighten, fold the Cuff lengthwise in half and press. Stitch the outer edge of the Cuff to the lower edge of the Sleeve. Turn under the inner edge of the Cuff by 1 cm and stitch it down over the attachment seam. Topstitch along the seam and along the fold of the Cuff.
- Hem band: stitch the side edges of the Front Facings and the Back Facings together, making two bands (outer and inner). Press the seams open. Place the bands right sides together and stitch along the lower edge and the front edges. Turn out, straighten and press. Stitch the outer band to the lower edges of the Front and Back. Turn under the open edge of the inner band by 1 cm and stitch it down over the attachment seam. Topstitch along the seam and along the edge of the band.
- Neckline and front band: place the two Center Front Facings right sides together and stitch along the outer neckline edge and the two short ends. Turn out, straighten and press. Stitch the outer layer to the neckline and front opening edges. Turn under the edge of the inner layer by 1 cm and stitch it down over the attachment seam. Topstitch around the band.
- Make the buttonholes on the right front and sew the buttons on the left front.
