Basic Jacket {Part 1 of the Color Coordinated Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Project}

8/20/2017

The basic jacket was my first piece to be completed for the color coordinated vintage wardrobe. Called a bolero (a short jacket that ends above the waist), I love it for several reasons:

kimono sleeves -popular in the 1950's.
circular, high, neat neck line
fitted with tailoring
reversible -white linen for day use and gold rose pattern for evening use

This piece will mix-and-match every other piece in my color coordinated vintage wardrobe because it uses essentially neutrals. I'm excited to begin the next piece this week.

What are your Basic Jacket plans?

4 Comments

Sandra Ward

8/21/2017 04:20:19

This is such a cute staple. I can't wait to see what else you are going to make. And this is a simple jacket to sew. The materials you chose make such a difference. I love the flower pattern.

Renee Metzler

8/21/2017 09:18:05

Thanks Sandra!

Judy Curry

8/21/2017 13:40:18

I love the jacket and would like to make one for myself, but I am unsure about what size pattern to order. I am a modern size 6, but I think the sizing may have been been different in the fifties. I was only able to find sizes 14 and 16 online. Could you give me some advice, please?

Renee Metzler

8/21/2017 19:09:37

Judy,

I had to use a measuring tape and measured bust, waist, and hips. Then, I looked on the back of the simplicity pattern and found my correct size. Also, most patterns will say bust size on the front of the pattern. Hope that helps. Best of luck and I'd love to see pics.

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Basic Jacket {Part 1 of the Color Coordinated Vintage Wardrobe Sewing Project}

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