This was a UFO for over a year and a half! Can you imagine? I was overwhelmed with fitting a princess seam and the sleeves. I think I did OK in the end. Construction notes are here , and finished blog post here. I think my favorite part is this can be an all season bolero in The Southeast US.
Linen/rayon blend fabric for shell
bemberg rayon lining
piping self made in polyester crepe
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Dec 9, 2012, 08.56 AMby Mary Athey
It was worth finishing.as its.lovely. I love a shrug or bolero. Well.done.x