Folkwear - No 124 - Bolivian Milkmaid Jacket - Sizes 8-22

Mod Note: Includes instructions, Print-at-Home and Copyshop non-layered pattern printables.

These short jackets, worn by women of the Bolivian altiplano, are reminiscent of Spanish Conquistador, or colonizer, costumes. Our original is made in brightly colored velvet and trimmed with crystal beading and narrow braid, with close fitting lines and full sleeves. This sewing pattern includes three versions in two views.  All have princess lines in the back, with full sleeves pleated into a slightly extended shoulder and into cuffs.  The stitched-down pleats enhance the fitted look.
View A, unlined, has a V-neck and extends just to a band at the waist.
View B, lined, continues a few inches below the fitted waist.  The traditional version of View B has a flared peplum formed by small triangles or godets set in each seam; without the godets, the jacket has a more contemporary, tailored finish.
Both views close in front with hooks and eyes, or you may use purchased frogs or looped buttons. Designs and instructions are included for optional traditional beading and decoration.
Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as velvet, wool, corduroy, flannel, cotton, linen, or silk. Lightweight denim also is a great option, check out the pictures below to see it made up that way.

YLUULUU

Thank  you  very  much  for  sharing!

lan0215

Thank  you  very  much  for  sharing!

PinkyG

Thank you for your sharing

PinkyG

Thank you for your sharing

emilyb74

Thanks for sharing with us

tuti70

Gracias por compartirlo

Megan88Andrew

absolutely love this!

saja.kashmir

Thank you for sharing!

izabellia

Thank you for sharing

Jillian 10

Thank you for sharing

Crocheroo

Thank you for sharing.

yerita

Thanks for sharing !

Emi6Emi

Thank you very much!

Yarnover

Thank you for sharing

K-L

thanks for sharing

yerita

Thanks for sharing !

irina43

Thanks for sharing!

izabellia

Thank you very much!