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Bolero

Short, open front, rounded edge. 3 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
BACKFRONTSLEEVE
Pieces3
  • Back1× on fold, 27 by 41 cm
  • Front2×, 28 by 41 cm
  • Sleeve2×, 36 by 63 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Bust92.0 cm
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Neck37.2 cm
  • Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
  • Arm length60.1 cm
  • Bicep29.4 cm
  • Wrist16.2 cm
Block settingscm
  • Bust ease10.0
  • Waist ease20.0
  • Hip ease9.0
  • Length from nape36.0
  • Front curve8.0
  • Armhole drop0.0
  • Neck widening1.0
  • Extra front neck drop2.0
  • Cap ease1.0
  • Sleeve hem width24.0
  • Sleeve lengthAs drafted
Fit checkscm
  • Finished bust102.0
  • Length from nape36.0
  • Sleeve cap48.0
  • Cap ease1.0
  • Sleeve width33.5
  • Sleeve length60.1
How to sew6 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams, the back eased onto the front. Press open.
  3. NecklineFinish the neckline with a facing or bias binding.
  4. SleevesEase the sleeve cap with two rows of long stitches and sew the sleeve into the open armhole flat, matching the notches.
  5. Side seamsSew the side seams and the sleeve underarm seams in one line, from the hem to the sleeve end.
  6. HemTurn up the hem twice and stitch, or catch it by hand.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.6 m
  • 140 cm wide1.0 m
  • 150 cm wide1.0 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.