Fitted Collared Vest With Back Strap
This fitted vest pattern features a classic collared design, a single-breasted front with button closure, and sophisticated shaping seams for a tailored silhouette, complete with an adjustable back strap.
When To Wear
This versatile vest can elevate a variety of looks, making it ideal for:
- Casual Layering: Ideal for adding a stylish layer over shirts and tees for an elevated everyday look.
- Smart Casual Ensembles: Perfect for pairing with trousers or jeans for a polished yet relaxed outfit.
- Business & Professional Attire: a smart addition to formal or business casual wardrobes, worn under a blazer or on its own.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the torso and cropped to a flattering waist-length.
Neckline / Collar: Features a deep V-neckline framed by a broad, rounded shawl collar.
Closure: Single-breasted front with three functional button closures.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design, finished with cleanly tailored armholes.
Pockets: a functional single-welt pocket is detailed on the left front panel.
Back: Designed with a center back seam and two vertical princess seams, featuring an adjustable back strap for a customized fit.
Hem: The front hem is shaped to a subtle point, while the back hem is straight.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate construction of a collared neckline, a welt pocket, precise fitting seams, and a full lining.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose medium-weight suiting fabrics with good drape and structure:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back center – qty 2
- Back side – qty 2
- Front center - qty 2
- Front side – qty 2
- Back neck facing – qty 1
- Front lining — qty 2
- Back hem facing — qty 2
- Front side facing — qty 2
- From main fabric 2:
- Collar — qty 4
- Strap — qty 2
- Welt — qty 1
- From lining fabric:
- Back center – qty 2
- Back side – qty 2
- Front side – qty 2
Lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric pieces, excluding the bottom facings and the back neck facing.
Attention! The front lining is cut from the main fabric!
From fusible interfacing: front lining, back neck facing, collar - qty 1.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the princess seams of the front. Press seam allowances towards the center of the front.
- Fold the strap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the long side and one short side. Trim corners, turn the strap right side out, and press.
- Stitch the center back seam of the back. Press the seam to the left side. Stitch the princess seams of the back, inserting the strap according to markings. Press seam allowances towards the center of the back.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Press seam allowances towards the back.
- Stitch the center seam of the collar. Press seam allowances open. Place collars right sides together and stitch along the ends and the outer edge. Trim seam allowances at corners and turn right side out. Press the collar. Topstitch along the contour of the collar.
- Place the collar on the neckline of the front and back, align edges, and secure along the seam allowance.
- Fold the welt right side together and stitch the short sides. Trim seam allowances and turn right side out. Place the welt on the left front, aligning the attachment line with the lower marking line, and stitch along the lower edge. Turn the welt upwards and stitch along the two short sides.
- Stitch the bottom facings to the lining pieces. Press seam allowances upwards. Stitch the lining pieces similarly to the main fabric pieces, leaving an opening in the left side seam. Stitch the back facing to the lining. Place the garment with the lining right sides together and stitch along the front edge, neckline, and bottom.
- Stitch the armhole in 2 steps: the back armhole from the shoulder seam to the side seam, and the front armhole from the shoulder seam to the side seam through the opening in the side seam. Close the opening.
- Topstitch along the front edge and bottom 2.5 cm from the edge.
- On the right front, make buttonholes; on the left front, sew on buttons.
