I created a one-of-a-kind bolero for a lovely customer, Teena, last week. Teena had seen Helen's bolero on my blog, and asked me to create a bright coloured bolero for her, which is similar.
When I was searching for suitable fabrics, I found quite a few brightly coloured cottons, which would have been great for this design, but then this black and cream fabric jumped out at me for some reason.
I had already previously created a black, red and white coat for Teena, and I knew that she loved the graphic contrasting of those colours, so I thought, even though she wanted bright colours, she may still appreciate this print.
Evidently I went with my instinct, and Teena loved it, so here we are!
Teena's feedback was sent to me yesterday:
"I have received the bolero and once again I am very pleased with it. It is a perfect fit and makes me feel good wearing it.", Teena in Perth.
This bolero jacket has been handmade from a 100% cotton print, fused on the inside, and fully lined with polyester lining.
I thought I was pretty darn clever matching up the centre front so well! - look above, yes, that is an opening between those two halves.
I have a box full of old vintage buttons, collected by my Aunt (who is 80) and my Mum. They are buttons from my Aunt's Mum and Mother in law, and my Grandmother. I included two black buttons from this stash on the front of Teena's bolero.
A close-up of the front of The Black and Cream Nouveau Bolero, above.
This bolero has 3/4 sleeves, and the centre front meets edge to edge. It is a loose fit. If you are interested in this style, I have more bolero styles similar to this available in the Penelope Red Etsy Shop, where you can buy online.
They include The Venus Bolero
and The Gothic Coffee Bolero.
