Reversible Bolero plus embroidery 2017

I used the Simplicity 1819 again for this, but made it reversible this time. To go with two different outfits. This would go with the Truly Victorian skirt I had just made (from charity shop curtains), and re-use the embroidery designs I had done for ‘Time’. The new challenge here was positioning the embroidery designs prior to sewing the pieces together. I also adapted the embroidery designs to make a better design for on the back. This side would go with the pocket watch lobster bustle.

Only a small design on the sleeves only for the other side. I struggled with this embroidery design as it was a bit dense, so only small. This was to go with my union flag lobster bustle (they are addictive!).

Pictures of the complete outfit with the lobster bustle blog.