
Do you remember the free Sew A So Simple Shrug pattern that came out at the start of this year. I've worn that thing to death!

But already its getting a little warmer here in Cayman and although sometimes you need a little cover up in the evenings, not something very heavy. And I do like to wear a nice dress when we go out for dinner, which is almost always outdoors, or sometimes in a restaurant with overly aggressive air-conditioning. So I needed something light but pretty to wear with a nice dress.
Ta dah – I already had the perfect pattern for it, I just needed to use a lighter fabric. This stretch lace is perfect.

Materials
- Stretch lace – 1 yard of 58 inch wide. (The largest 2 sizes will need just a few inches over 1 yard.) More may be needed for pattern matching.
- Thread
- Sewing machine
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How To Download Your Pretty Lace Jacket Pattern
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How To sew your lace jacket

Firstly, check out your lace and see which way it stretches. There is a line on the pattern piece which represents the direction of the greatest stretch. If the fabric stretches equally on both directions, then it doesn't really matter, but if it stretches one way more than the other, make sure you lie out the pattern piece so that the line on the pattern follows the direction of the greatest stretch.

Cut out two pieces. Place them right sides together and match up the center back seam. Pin and stitch with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

You will need to use quite a few pins when using lace, because there is a lot of ‘air' and not much fabric. I like to use long pins and weave them in and out several times to make sure its all pinned well and won't shift about during sewing.

Now lie out the piece with the right sides up like this.

Take the top and fold it down to the bottom, so that you line up those side seams, the under arm point and the sleeves. Pin and then stitch with a 1/4 inch seam, pivoting at the corner under the arm.

Snip into that corner close to the stitching.
Repeat for the other side and then try on the top and check for fit. Its easy to adjust down the center back seam, or make the sleeves a little closer fitting if you like. The fit all depends on how much stretch you have in your chosen fabric.
You'll need to finish the edge and around the bottom of the sleeves. Turn in a 1/4 inch and then stitch neatly. Remember to use lots of pins and go slowly so the lace doesn't shift about too much.

Good news, it's pretty forgiving and you can't really see the stitches if you do go a little wonky.

See, that was quick and easy and now you have a pretty lace jacket to wear. Perhaps you should book somewhere nice for dinner so you have the chance to wear it right away! What do you think? Is this lace jacket the sort of thing you would wear?

Ugh, I should have been paying more attention, then I would have realized that one side has to be cut pattern side down. I could have just folded it, then it would have just worked, but I just read “cut 2 pieces”, and did… Oh well, I have enough fabric!
I love this pattern with a capital L. Just made 2 for my upcoming trip to the tropics.I used centre back on fold so one less seam and on the second one I made the body slightly longer, Will be making more in different fabrics. So very versatile and quick to make. Made entirely with my overlocker and rolled overlocker hems with stitch finger out and 3 threads. Looks brilliant. Cant wait to wear them.
Thank you For sharing this pattern.
I love your patterns and shared info. Thanks so much.
look forward to seeing it each week.
Any chance we can get this in plus sizes?
Hi. Just love this pattern. Am looking to make this in crushed velvet for special occasion. Would like to have the edges finished and thinking of making it reversable or with a lining for that purpose. Any ideas on how this may work?
I had been shopping for a shoulder cover for a military ball dress… With no luck. My Daughter was not fond of holding on to a scarf all night. I found this pattern and adapted it to work with satin. It worked perfectly!! With coupons to Joanns, one yard of fabric (smaller size) and thread, it was under 6 dollars! Thank you for saving the ball!
Love your humor! Can we see a picture? Love to use it on the article with full credit to you of course.
Thank you so much for this pattern. I used the original for one bridesmaid and graded up to my size for my jacket for a wedding. Worked out beautifully on one-way stretch lace and French seams. Now I want to make this again. This was easy enough to make two jackets in one day, without knowing how to sew on lace or make French seams before. Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this pattern/idea. I love your patterns and Pinterest boards.you are an inspiration!
What size does this pattern go up to? I’m looking for a 2X.
The standard pattern goes up to a 43 inch bust, but it doesn’t close at the front, so the fit is rather flexible, especially made in a stretch fabric. You could also increase the pattern size if you need to – just draw an extra size around the outside when you cut out.
I’m going to give it a try. It looks so pretty. Thanks for the free pattern
What a pattern, simply and easy just what I like to sew. I really like your websit by the way are you living in Paradise?
Debbie
Thanks Debbie, yes it sure is very nice here.
Im glad I came across this site
Me too Sandra, welcome.
A very pretty top made in the black lace, Deby.
I admire your talent. You’ve been sewing just a few years and you design patterns. I’ve been sewing for 70 years, still have not designed a pattern. Make lots of changes to a comercial pattern, but to start from scratch, I think not, especially at my age. LOL. I still do some sewing, find it HARD to bend to cut a garment out now. Keep up the good work. I love to see what you do and will continue to follow you. (:>) Annie
Very pretty. Did you make your dress too?
No actually this dress was the original inspiration for THIS dress pattern. The original dress has foam cups, but my copy didn’t.
Deby you always have amazing patterns and ideas love them
Just the thing I have been looking for. Thank you so very much for sharing.
Very pretty!
Lovely! That will be perfect for when I dance Argentine Tango.
You are looking pretty hot Deb!!