Cropped Lace Bomber Jacket

Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced — requires the ability to read lace charts while working flat, make decreases for shaping the armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline, as well as skills in garment assembly (mattress stitch) and careful zipper insertion. Construction: Worked flat, in pieces, from the bottom up (the back, fronts, and sleeves are worked separately in rows, then seamed and assembled). Anatomical fit: Shaping of the armholes, sleeve caps, and shoulder slopes creates a clean, elegant fit that follows the contours of the body. Textured finishing: Dense ribbing at the bottom of the garment, cuffs, and round neckline creates a defined silhouette and helps the garment hold its shape. Statement lace pattern: Large botanical motifs (“leaves” / “Aran diamonds”) are worked throughout the back, fronts, and sleeves. Wet blocking is required: This is a critical step after all pieces have been completed. Blocking opens and defines the lace pattern, evens out the stitches, and ensures accurate finished measurements BEFORE seaming and inserting the zipper. Technical features: The garment is worked flat in rows (right-side and wrong-side rows), following the lace chart and carefully controlling decreases along the edges of the pieces. https://youtube.com/shorts/qP8rC_R9nUE https://youtube.com/shorts/iUCrvDxUXGA?si=l7rS7Kqy0QMw7bLT