124 BOLIVIAN MILKMAID’S JACKET
This cropped jacket from Folkwear is inspired by historical Bolivian dress and Spanish Conquistador styles. It’s designed to be cut from brightly coloured velvet and trimmed with crystal beading, stitching, and narrow braid, with close fitting lines and full sleeves. folkwear.com
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1 S8418 BOMBER JACKET This pattern from Simplicity creates a lined bomber jacket with raglan sleeves and a classic elasticated cuff, collar, and waistline. Style it in a variety of ways using fabrics such as brocade, denim, silk, leather, or wool, then personalise it with iron-on patches or embroidery to elevate the look. sewdirect.com
You can make this beautiful zero-waste smock from Pattern Union as a blouse or dress. It features button pockets and full sleeves with tabs, as well as embroidery templates for the neckline and belt details. Follow the
