The black stretch velvet bolero isn't the most sophisticated fix design-wise. But this bolero (my own pattern, drafted off a commercial pattern - the same one discussed in a previous post) took me literally 15 minutes to make. It has one piece. You cut it out and sew the shoulder seams, that's it. (I didn't even finish the edges.) For this bolero, I extended the front and the shoulders even a bit more than in the pattern discussed in the previous post, and I like it better. This bolero takes 1/3 yard of material (1/2 if you want to be safe), so it costs about $5 to make. If you need a quick, inexpensive, easy solution, this bolero is it.
The way you detail an outfit can make a big difference in the overall look. Here I put simple rhinestone jewelry on the model, to reflect the line of simple rhinestones on the bodice of the dress.
If you want a little more bling, that works too.
3 comments:
Chris I think you should do a mini class for everyone on how to make one of these basic bolero. They all look great.
Thanks Emily, but it's hardly even a class. Just cut it out and sew the shoulder seams. 5 minutes tops. 1/3 yard of material. Maybe $3.
Easy for a pro to say--haha--I will give it a try. Fun to see all the dresses you work on.
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