After over a year in the making, the Vest Friend PDF sewing pattern is ready for you!
The Vest Friend is a zero/minimal waste PDF sewing pattern for a boxy layering garment for all bodies and all climates. With an inclusive size range fitting full busts/chests of 28-70”(71.1-178cm), and three different views, there is a Vest Friend to suit every sewist's needs. View 1 features a crew neckline, large patch pockets and basic welt pocket on the lining. View 2 is a collared version with two styles of patch pockets for either the main or lining. View 3 is a warm-weather version with shoulder ruffles. This intermediate level sewing pattern is a great introduction to zero-waste cutting layouts and utilizing cutting templates to create all necessary pattern pieces.
Get ready to be inspired by the fabulous garments that my tester group created, and start planning your own new Vest Friend!
@goldfinchtextilestudio B36.5", W34", H42", 5'4'
View 2, Size E
Main fabric: wool / Lining fabric: linen
Starting fabric width: 46 inches / Starting fabric length: 20 inches
Modifications: reduced large patch pocket and added to small patch pocket for same-size pockets (included in Pocket Modifications Guide).
@emptyhangerpatterns B33, W29, H39, 5'5"
View 1, Size C
Main fabric and lining fabrics: lighter-weight cottons
Starting fabric width: 43 inches / Starting fabric length: 21 inches
Modifications: reduced height on front patch pockets
View 3, Size C
Main fabric and lining fabric: light-weight cotton
Starting fabric width: 41 inches / Starting fabric length: 19 inches
@smileshaveteeth B34
View 3
Main fabric and lining fabrics: upcycled linen blazers
B52, W56, H52, 6’1
View 2, Size M
Main fabric: velveteen / Lining fabric: sturdy nylon
@inspiredsewist B44, W39, H45, H 5’6”
View 2, Size J
Main fabric: quilted nylon, Lining: chambray
@ovenbird.makes B35, W28, H39, 5’5”
View 1, Size D
Main fabric: a pre-quilted cotton jaquard / Lining fabric: cotton canvas
Modifications: reduced height patch pockets
@my.stitch.story B38, W32, H42, 5’7”
View 2, Size F
Main fabric: wool / Lining fabric: cupro / Binding: cotton voile
Modifications: narrowed starting fabric width to 46 for a closer fitting garment and starting fabric length was 29 inches. Shortened one patch pocket for same size pockets.
@msromoscreation B39, W34, H40, 5'1"
View 1, Size F
Main fabric: upcycled quilted cotton pillowcases / Lining fabric: patchwork linen from stash
Modifications: starting fabric width was 44 inches (for 4 inches of positive ease--1.5 inches less than is written in the pattern). Will size down for an additional 2 inches of ease removed on future versions. Opted for rounded hem (an included modification in the pattern), as well as hacked the pattern to have underarm ties at front and sides.
@hagesichora B49, W45, H54, 5’6”
View 2, Size L
Main fabric: Indian block print cotton hand quilted to bamboo batting / Lining fabric: rayon suiting twill
Starting fabric width/length: two 29.5 x 25 inch rectangles cut one above the other.
Modifications: utilized alternative cutting layout provided in pattern to use 45" wide fabric. Reduced the large patch pockets by 3 inches and used extra to increase the height of smaller pocket (modification that is included in the pattern's Pocket Modifications Guide).
@sewariasew B40, W34, H43
View 1, Size G
Main and lining fabric: thrifted double sided quilted cotton
Modifications: flat felled the shoulder seam due to not having separate main and lining fabrics. Narrowed the starting fabric width to 43.5, removing front and side overlap and hacking the garment to have ties instead. Rounded the side hem (included optional modification in pattern), and reduced the height of the patch pockets.
@garalastudio B41, W33, H42, 5'3"
View 3, Size H
Main fabric: midweight cotton poplin with animal print
Modifications: used ties instead of buttons or snaps at the underarm and sides
@tonyr.maker Chest 44, W36, Height 6’
View 1, Size J
Main fabric: wool / Lining fabric: fleece
Starting fabric dimensions: 150cm x100cm
@droppin_bobbins B36, W30, H38, 5’6”
View 2, Size E
Main fabric: woven cotton quilted to cotton batting / Lining: linen quilted to cotton batting
Starting fabric width: 45.5 inches / Starting fabric length: 24 inches
Modifications: Reduced height of large patch and increased small patch pocket for same size pockets (included in Pocket Modifications Guide).
@mjthalen B48, W45, H50, 5’9”
View 2, Size K
Main fabric: wool / Lining fabric: flannel / batting quilted between the two
Starting fabric width: 55 inches Starting fabric length: 27 inches
Modifications: removed overlap at sides and front and hacked to have side button with loop. Reduced height of patch pocket for same size pockets. Pinched out excess at armscye and added darts on both main and lining.
@handmademandy B44, W26, H49
View 2, Size I
Main fabric: 9 oz. denim / Lining fabric: cotton shearling
@jrble B33, W30, H37, 5’8”
View 2, Size B
Main fabric: furry wool / Lining fabric: wool quilted with cotton flannel
I cannot wait to see the versions you all come up with! Now, who's ready to make a new Vest Friend?!
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