V-Neck Wrap Vest With Tie Belt
A chic women's wrap vest sewing pattern featuring a flattering V-neckline, structured princess seams, and a versatile tie belt closure.
When To Wear
This stylish vest is designed to offer a blend of sophistication and comfort, making it perfect for:
- Professional Wear: Elevates office attire with a polished, contemporary look, ideal for business meetings or daily work.
- Smart Casual Outings: Pairs effortlessly with trousers or skirts for stylish daytime ensembles or evening events.
- Layering Piece: Adds a sophisticated touch when worn over blouses or light knitwear for transitional weather or a refined layered aesthetic.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted and structured through the bodice, creating a tailored and flattering shape that extends to the hip.
Neckline: Deep V-neckline with a clean, faced finish, enhancing the elegant wrap design.
Closure: True wrap front secured by an adjustable self-fabric tie belt, complemented by an internal button and loop for stable and secure fastening.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with neat, bias-bound armholes for a smooth and comfortable finish.
Back: Features vertical princess seams for refined shaping and a discreet center back seam, ensuring a tailored fit.
Hem: Angled front hemline creating a stylish overlap, with a straight finish at the back for a balanced look.
Waist: Defined by the self-fabric tie belt, cinching the waist for a flattering and adjustable fit.
Length: Hip-length, making it versatile for pairing with various bottoms.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves working with facings, princess seams, bias binding for armholes, and internal button and loop closures, requiring precise sewing skills.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with some body and drape that will hold their shape, suitable for a tailored garment:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 2 inner buttons
Fabric & Materials
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS: suiting fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. ALSO NEEDED: fusible interfacing; 2 internal buttons.
CUTTER'S MUST
IF THE PATTERNS HAVE A DOUBLE CONTOUR, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE INCLUDED. IF THE CONTOUR IS SINGLE, SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE NOT INCLUDED. SEAM ALLOWANCES: Hem allowance – 2 cm; all other seams – 1 cm. ATTENTION! FIRST, 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 (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Center back part - 2 pieces
- Side back part - 2 pieces
- Center front part - 2 pieces
- Side front part – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Belt – 1 piece, about 3 m long, 3 cm wide
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
WHEN STITCHING PIECES, PAY ATTENTION TO THE NOTCHES - THEY MUST MATCH!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the back princess seams. Press seam allowances towards the center back and overcast. Stitch the center back seam. Press seam allowances to the left side and overcast.
- Stitch the front princess seams. Overcast seam allowances and press towards the center.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Overcast the inner buttonhole on the right front facing. Stitch shoulder seams of back neckline facing and front facings, press seam allowances open. Overcast the outer edge. Place the facing and front facing onto the right side of the garment and stitch the neckline, front edge, and bottom edge. Clip seam allowances, turn facings to the wrong side and press the neckline and front edge. Stitch the facing to the center back seam and shoulder seams.
- Cut (or use ready-made) bias binding 4 cm wide and a length equal to the armhole length + 4 cm. Fold the bias binding in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Place the binding along the armhole edge on the right side and stitch. Turn the binding to the wrong side, clip seam allowances, and topstitch along the fold onto the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overcast.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the garment, fold inwards, and topstitch.
- Fold the belt piece in half lengthwise and press. Press seam allowances of the long sides inwards towards the center and press. Press seam allowances of the short ends inwards. Topstitch along the belt.
- Overcast the buttonhole on the left front edge. Sew on internal buttons.
