{"id":14633,"date":"2023-08-05T05:09:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T09:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=14633"},"modified":"2023-08-05T05:09:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T09:09:58","slug":"sew-pretty-lace-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-pretty-lace-jacket\/","title":{"rendered":"Sew Yourself A Pretty Lace Jacket &#8211; Free Pattern And Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"613\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"One piece free pattern for this pretty lace coverup. Ideal for modesty over a strapless dress.\" class=\"wp-image-14898 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small-110x150.jpg 110w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/613;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small.jpg\" alt=\"One piece free pattern for this pretty lace coverup. Ideal for modesty over a strapless dress.\" class=\"wp-image-14898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Featured-small-110x150.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you remember the free <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-shrug-pattern-simple\/\">Sew A So Simple Shrug pattern<\/a> that came out at the start of this year. I've worn that thing to death!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-shrug-pattern-simple\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Free sewing pattern for an easy shrug. 1 pattern piece, 3 seams and its done!\" class=\"wp-image-14892 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Free sewing pattern for an easy shrug. 1 pattern piece, 3 seams and its done!\" class=\"wp-image-14892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ta dah &#8211; I already had the perfect pattern for it, I just needed to use a lighter fabric. This stretch lace is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2.jpg\" alt=\"One piece free pattern for this pretty lace coverup. Ideal for modesty over a strapless dress.\" class=\"wp-image-14901 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2.jpg 643w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2-150x105.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 643px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 643\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2.jpg\" alt=\"One piece free pattern for this pretty lace coverup. Ideal for modesty over a strapless dress.\" class=\"wp-image-14901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2.jpg 643w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-2-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stretch lace&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;1 yard of 58 inch wide. &nbsp;(The largest 2 sizes will need just a few inches over 1 yard.) More may be needed for pattern matching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric recommendations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B09VD1GPG5&#038;asins=B09VD1GPG5&#038;linkId=a14dbfa0f5ed066683ecd3040af5e6a0&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B08F592S3B&#038;asins=B08F592S3B&#038;linkId=f698283d81b72a0376f49f11d08b3c35&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B085W5MCLR&#038;asins=B085W5MCLR&#038;linkId=648de55310ee08654d9674161a2eea3e&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B089K2D9NS&#038;asins=B089K2D9NS&#038;linkId=f708ae17e86ce7b811ffcb65329c4eb7&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download Your Pretty Lace Jacket Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue using the new Payhip web store to distribute our patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd appreciate it, and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this.&nbsp;Even a dollar or two&nbsp;<strong>goes a long way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card, and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-pink-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/e4Og\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How To sew your&nbsp;lace jacket<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b.jpg\" alt=\"Free Simple Shrug Pattern. Just one pattern piece - this is genius!\" class=\"wp-image-14625 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b.jpg\" alt=\"Free Simple Shrug Pattern. Just one pattern piece - this is genius!\" class=\"wp-image-14625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Shrug-009-b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Firstly, check out your <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lace-fabrics-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lace<\/a>&nbsp;and see which way it stretches. &nbsp;There is a line on the pattern piece which represents the direction of the greatest stretch. &nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14635 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-022b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut out two pieces. &nbsp;Place them right sides together and match up the center back seam. &nbsp;Pin and stitch with a 1\/4 inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14636 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-024b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will need to use quite a few pins when using lace, because there is a lot of &#8216;air' and not much fabric. &nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-14637 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-14637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now lie out the piece with the right sides up like this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14639 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-026b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>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. &nbsp;Pin and then stitch with a 1\/4 inch seam, pivoting at the corner under the arm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14640 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-029b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Snip into that corner close to the stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat for the other side and then try on the top and check for fit. &nbsp;Its easy to adjust down the center back seam, or make the sleeves a little closer fitting if you like. &nbsp;The fit all depends on how much stretch you have in your chosen fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll need to finish the edge and around the bottom of the sleeves. &nbsp;Turn in a 1\/4 inch and then stitch neatly. &nbsp;Remember to use lots of pins and go slowly so the lace doesn't shift about too much.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14641 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-030b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Good news, it's pretty forgiving and you can't really see the stitches if you do go a little wonky.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14642 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect free pattern for a little lace jacket. Lovely over a nice dress for modesty or if its a little bit cool. Simple pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-14642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Shrug-031b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>See, that was quick and easy and now you have a pretty lace jacket to wear. &nbsp;Perhaps you should book somewhere nice for dinner so you have the chance to wear it right away! &nbsp;What do you think? &nbsp;Is this lace jacket the sort of thing you would wear?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3.jpg\" alt=\"One piece free pattern for this pretty lace coverup. Ideal for modesty over a strapless dress.\" class=\"wp-image-14902 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3.jpg 643w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3-150x105.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 643px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 643\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3.jpg\" alt=\"One piece free pattern for this pretty lace coverup. Ideal for modesty over a strapless dress.\" class=\"wp-image-14902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3.jpg 643w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lace-shrug-3-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode728Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you remember the free Sew A So Simple Shrug pattern that came out at the start of this year. 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But already its getting a little warmer here in Cayman and although sometimes you need a little cover up in the evenings, not something \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-pretty-lace-jacket\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":14898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":5},"categories":[5,93,9,8,87,4,13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14633"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14633"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80244,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14633\/revisions\/80244"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}