Materials

• 1 1/3 yard fashion fabric for a size 6. Adjust the yardage acordingly for your size.
  
• Matching thread
  
  Bolero jackets and long, rectangular scarves used as shawls are poplular cover-ups for everything from short strapless dresses to evening gowns. A combination of the two, the shoulder shrug gives you the convenience of bolero sleeves and the elegance of a draped scarf.
  
  Quick to sew in less than two hours, you can sew this shrug in a variety of fabrics: sheers--such as georgette and chiffon--shantungs, linen, crepe, even velvet. For brides and bridesmaids, use crepe-backed or bridal satin, featuring one side as the face fabric for the dress and the reverse side as the face fabric for the shrug.

• Note: Sew with a 1/2" seam throughout. Instructions are for a size 6. Adjust the rectangle length and cuff circumference accordingly for larger sizes

• Cut a 44"x25" fabric rectangle. Cut two 10"x3" rectangles from the same or contrasting fabric for the cuffs.

• Fold the fabric in half lengthwise, then widthwise, to create four layers.

• At the corner with four open layers, cut a 6 1/4"x10"x12" triangle through all four layers as shown (Figure 1).

Figure 1

• Open the fabric, fold it lengthwise and stitch the 12" cut corners together. Finish the seams with serging, pinking or by creating a French seam. Finish the center opening with a 1/4" narrow hem.

• Right sides together, sew the short ends of each cuff together to form a circle. Gather the sleeve openings to 9" (or 1" less than the cuff rectangle cut length); right sides together, sew a cuff long edge to each opening. Fold each cuff to the inside, turning under the raw edge; slipstitch the fold in place, covering the stitching line.