Vest with Asymmetric Closure and Pleats
Introducing a sophisticated women's vest pattern, distinguished by its asymmetric front closure, defined waistline, and elegant pleated hem details.
When To Wear
This stylish vest is a versatile piece perfect for a range of occasions, offering a polished yet contemporary look:
- Office & Business Casual: Elevate your professional wardrobe with a unique and tailored top.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: a chic alternative to a blouse for dinners, events, or social outings.
- Fashion-Forward Styling: Create a distinctive ensemble that makes a statement in everyday wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted bodice that subtly flares into a peplum-like hem through structured pleats at the waist.
Neckline: Features a deep, elegant V-neckline that offers a refined frame for the décolletage.
Closure: An eye-catching asymmetric front with a single-breasted button closure for a modern twist.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with neatly finished armholes, ideal for layering or warm weather.
Pockets: a single, functional horizontal welt pocket positioned on the wearer's right front.
Back: Designed with elegant princess seams, a defined waistband, and complementary pleats at the lower hem, mirroring the front detail.
Hem: Asymmetric at the front due to the overlapping closure and pleats, while the back features a straight, pleated hem.
Waist: Accentuates the waist with a tailored band from which the graceful pleats originate.
Length: Finishes around the upper hip, providing a flattering and contemporary proportion.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with princess seams, constructing a welt pocket, working with asymmetric closures, and setting pleats accurately.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best result, choose dense dress fabrics that hold structure and allow for crisp pleats:
- Dense dress fabrics made from natural fibers
- Dense dress fabrics made from blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 4 buttons
- 1 inner button
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; 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 (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces). When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Upper center back – 2 pieces
- Upper side back – 2 pieces
- Back waistband – 1 piece
- Lower back – 1 piece
- Right center front – 1 piece
- Right side front – 1 piece
- Left center front – 1 piece
- Left side front – 1 piece
- Front waistband – 1 piece
- Lower front – 1 piece
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Welt – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Welt – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce pieces with fusible interfacing.
- Stitch the princess seams on the back pieces, press seam allowances towards the center, overlock. Stitch the center back seam, press seam allowances to the left side, overlock.
- Attach the waistband to the upper back, press seam allowances towards the waistband, overlock. On the lower back, create and secure pleats. Attach the lower back to the waistband, press seam allowances towards the waistband, overlock.
- Stitch the princess seams on the front pieces, press seam allowances towards the center, overlock.
- Attach the waistband to the left upper front, press seam allowances towards the waistband, overlock. On the lower front, create and secure pleats. Attach the lower front to the waistband, press seam allowances towards the waistband, overlock.
- Mark the position of the welt on the right front. Fold the welt in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and stitch the short sides. Turn the piece right side out, straighten, press. Overlock the lower edge. Place the welt on the front with the fold down, aligning the stitching lines on the front and welt, stitch. Fold the welt up and topstitch it to the front along the short sides.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Stitch shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facings, press seam allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing and front facing on the right side of the garment and stitch the neckline, front edge, and lower corner. Clip seam allowances, trim corners, turn facings and front facings to the wrong side and press. 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 with right sides out and press. Place the binding with the armhole edge on the right side and stitch. Fold the binding to the wrong side, clip seam allowances, and topstitch along the fold to the main piece. Press the seam.
- Stitch side seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the hem of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Overlock buttonholes on the right front, sew buttons on the left front. Overlock the inner buttonhole on the left front, sew the inner button.
