PATTERN 4
Bolero
L
MATERIALS
Fabric [Colored lace] ……42 in(105cm) wide 2 1/2 yd (2.3m)
Hook and eye ……1 set
INSTRUCTIONS
| 1. | Gather sleeve ruffle and attach to sleeve. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards sleeve. see p. 62 for reference). |
| 2. | Sew the undersides of sleeves. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back. see p. 62 for reference). |
| 3. | Fold up sleeve ruffle edge twice and sew (see p. 62) |
| 4. | Sew back bodice with Rs facing at center back. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards right side). |
| 5. | Sew the sides of lower bodice. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back). |
| 6. | Fold up hem twice and sew. |
| 7. | Fold the front edges of the lower bodice twice and sew. sew gathering stitches at waist. |
| 8. | Gather waist and sew upper and lower bodice pieces together with Rs facing. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards upper bodice). |
| 9. | Bind neckline with bias tape (same fabric). |
| 10. | Sew hook and eye. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch | |
| *See p. 31 for pom pom instructions |
[diagram]
[Cutting layout]
PATTERN 4
Coat Dress
M
MATERIALS
Coat dress
Fabric [Boiled wool gauze] ……51 in (128cm) wide2 5/8 yd (2.4m)
Buttons ……6 with diameter of 5/8 in (1.5cm)
Leg Warmers
Yarn [Mohair blend] Yellow green ……6 oz (170g)
Recommended knitting needles: 2 sets of size 7 double-pointed
Gauge
Stockinette stitch 14 stitches 21 rows = 4 in (10cm) swatch
Finished size (approximate) length: 25 5/8 in (65cm) circumference: 8 5/8 in (22cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Coat dress
| 1. | Make fabric loop (see p. 75 for reference). |
| 2. | Sew undersides of sleeves. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back). |
| 3. | Fold over sleeve opening twice and sew. |
| 4. | Sew upper bodice at center back. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards right). |
| 5. | Sew sides of lower bodice. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back). |
| 6. | Fold up hem twice and sew. |
| 7. | Baste 5 loops onto front, fold hem up twice and sew. Then sew gathering stitches at the waist. |
| 8. | Gather waist and sew upper and lower bodice pieces together with Rs facing. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards upper bodice). |
| 9. | Baste a loop at the neckline, then finish the entire neckline with bias tape (same fabric). |
| 10. | Attach buttons. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch | |
| *See p.33 for leg warmer instructions | |
| *see p. 31 for pom pom instructions |
[Cutting layout]
[diagram]
PATTERN 4
Robe Coat
N
MATERIALS
Fabric [Herringbone wool] ……59 in (150cm) wide 3 3/4 yd (3.4m)
Fusible interfacing (for facing) ……36 in (90cm) wide 1 1/2 yd (1.3m)
Stay tape …… 5/8 in (1.5cm) wide 16 in (40cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation ……Apply fusible interfacing to facing
Apply stay tape to pocket opening.
*M for center back edges, undersides of sleeves and sides, outer edge of front facing and straight side of pocket bag.
| 1. | Sew shoulders with French seam. |
| 2. | Leaving the pocket opening, sew side from sleeve to hem (press open seam). |
| 3. | Make pockets. |
| 4. | Fold over sleeve opening twice and sew (see p. 60 for reference). |
| 5. | Sew center back (press open seam). |
| 6. | Sew facings at shoulder (press open seam). Fold over outer edge of front facing and sew. |
| 7. | With Rs facing, sew coat and lining together |
| 8. | Turn facing right side out, fold up hem twice and sew. |
| 9. | Stitch front edge, and sew back facing to back of coat. |
| 10. | Make belt (see p. 60 for reference). |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch |
[Cutting layout]
PATTERN 4
Wrap Jacket
O
MATERIALS
Fabric [linen and gauze reversible fabric] ……43 in (108cm) wide 3 1/2 yd (3.2m)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation ……*M for center back edges, undersides of sleeves and sides, all pocket edges.
| 1. | Attach pockets. |
| 2. | Sew corner of hem, fold over front edge twice and sew. |
| 3. | Finish shoulders with flat felled seam. |
| 4. | Dew undersides of sleeves and sides (press seam open). |
| 5. | Fold over sleeve openings twice and sew. |
| 6. | Sew center back (press seam open). |
| 7. | Fold up hem twice and sew. |
| 8. | Finish back neckline with bias tape (same fabric). |
| 9. | Make belt. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch |
[Cutting layout]
PATTERN 4
Bolero
P
MATERIALS
Bolero
Fabric [Polka dot wool] ……58 in (146cm) wide1 1/2 yd (1.3m)
Ribbon …… 1/2 in (1.2cm) wide 15⁄8 yd (1.5m)
Headband
Yarn [Mohair blend] Black ……0.5 oz (15g)
Recommended knitting needles: 2 sets of jumbo size 8mm
Gauge
Stockinette stitch 9 stitches 10 rows = 4 in (10cm) swatch
Finished size (approximate) head circumference: 20 in (50cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Bolero
| 1. | Gather sleeve ruffle and attach to sleeve. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards sleeve). |
| 2. | Sew undersides of sleeves and sides (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back). |
| 3. | Fold over sleeve openings twice and sew. |
| 4. | Fold up hem twice and sew. |
| 5. | Finish neckline with bias tape (same fabric). |
| 6. | Insert ribbon through neck casing. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch |
Headband
| 1. | Cast on stitches, garter stitch without increasing or decreasing and bind off. |
| 2. | Sew ends together to form a band. |
| *See p. 31 for pom pom instructions |
[diagram]
[Cutting layout]
