Asymmetric Shawl Collar Vest
Introducing a chic women's sewing pattern for a tailored vest featuring an elegant asymmetric shawl collar and a flattering fitted silhouette.
When To Wear
This elegant vest is a versatile wardrobe addition, perfect for:
- Professional Settings: Its tailored silhouette and refined details make it ideal for office wear or business meetings.
- Smart Casual Ensembles: Effortlessly elevates everyday looks when paired with trousers or skirts for a polished yet comfortable style.
- Evening & Special Occasions: The distinctive asymmetric shawl collar offers a sophisticated touch, suitable for dinner parties or events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A tailored, fitted silhouette that gracefully tapers towards the waist, designed for a flattering, contoured fit.
Neckline & Collar: Features a distinctive asymmetric shawl collar that elegantly drapes across the décolletage, creating a sophisticated V-neck effect.
Closure: An asymmetric front closure secured with three visible buttons, complemented by an internal button for a secure and smooth finish.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean, neatly finished armholes for a polished look.
Back: Shaped with elegant princess seams that extend from the armholes to the hem, ensuring a tailored fit.
Length: Sits at the high hip, offering a contemporary cropped length that pairs well with various bottom styles.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate seam construction, lining assembly, collar shaping, and precise buttonhole application.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics with good drape and structure:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g., cotton sateen, fine linen blends)
- Blouse fabrics made from blended fibers (e.g., viscose blends, poly-viscose)
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
- 1 inner button
Fabric & Materials
Fabric recommendations: blouse fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. YOU WILL ALSO NEED: lining fabric; fusible interfacing; 3 buttons; 1 inner button. IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, THE PATTERNS INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES; IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, THE PATTERNS DO NOT INCLUDE SEAM ALLOWANCES. SEAM ALLOWANCES: all seams 1 cm. Hem allowance 2 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST OF ALL, PRINT OUT THE PAPER PATTERNS AND LAY THEM OUT ON THE FABRIC WIDTH (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH MATERIAL YOU WILL NEED (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
CUTTER'S MUST
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH! MARKINGS ON THE PATTERNS ARE MADE ON THE RIGHT SIDE!
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- Collar - 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From lining fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Center front – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Collar - 1 piece
Lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric patterns, subtracting the width of the back neckline facing and front facing.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the princess seams on the back. Press seam allowances towards the center. Stitch the center back seam. Press seam allowances open.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front. Press seam allowances towards the center.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the vest. Press seam allowances open.
- Place the upper collar on the lower collar, right sides together, and stitch along the outer edge. Clip curves. Turn the collar right side out, shape, and press.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing.
- Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, pin, and stitch along the front edge and neckline, inserting the collar. Turn the front facings right side out, clip seams, and shape.
- Stitch the lining seams, leaving an opening in the left side seam. Attach the lining to the front facings and back neckline facing. Stitch the armhole in two steps: first the front armhole, then the back armhole. Clip seam allowances and press. Press the vest hem allowance upwards. Attach the lining along the bottom edge. Turn the vest right side out through the opening. Stitch the opening closed.
- On the right front, make buttonholes; on the left front, sew on buttons. Make a buttonhole for the inner button on the left front. Sew on the inner button.
