How Do You Make A Bolero Jacket From A Shawl?
Just about any shawl, as long as it equals about a yard, can be transformed into a bolero jacket by someone with a little sewing experience. This simple and stylish item is increasingly being used to outfit the members of a wedding party, or as an accessory to any day or evening outfit. A lace or fabric shawl works perfectly to create the cropped, open bolero, and it’s all you will need for the fabric part of this project, along with a few other items. Allow about an hour to complete the bolero if you are an experienced sewer. Step 1 Measure from the outside of one arm across the back of your shoulders to the outside of the other arm. Measure from your collarbone to your ribcage where you want the bolero to hit. Write down the measurements. Step 2 Choose a pattern, or make your own. If you want to make your own, do a little research into basic pattern-making if you’ve never drawn a pattern before, and peruse photos of boleros for inspiration. Step 3 Make a pattern. Draw the basic shape
