I bought some Boucle from the Oxfam shop online (which I like because you don't have to pay delivery) which is white flecked with mint green dots. I wasn't sure what to make with it but when it arrived it seemed perfect for a little jacket, that a posh lady might wear- al la this number from Topshop:
So I used my new bodice sloper, but added 4cm to the back piece and 2cm to each of the front pieces for some ease- although this turned out to be still too small and I had to add in a strip of fabric at each side. I also had to add a strip across the bottom because the bodice finishes quite high up. I had a limited amount of fabric because I also had to cut out sleeves and they take up a crazy amount of fabric, so I had to carefully place my pattern pieces and then cut out extra strips instead of cutting out one big piece.
I also did a lining, and attatched it around the neck, then hemmed the outer and lining together at the other meeting points. I found the fabric a little dull and found some vintage trim I had bought a while ago which worked really well, unfortunately I only had enough for around the neck but I hope to buy and add more (can guarentee the fabric shop won't be open this bank holiday weekend). And I had a little bit left over to eadge a little pocket- but that was too hard to make so I made a cute alternative. :)
So I used my new bodice sloper, but added 4cm to the back piece and 2cm to each of the front pieces for some ease- although this turned out to be still too small and I had to add in a strip of fabric at each side. I also had to add a strip across the bottom because the bodice finishes quite high up. I had a limited amount of fabric because I also had to cut out sleeves and they take up a crazy amount of fabric, so I had to carefully place my pattern pieces and then cut out extra strips instead of cutting out one big piece.
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