Fitted Collared Vest With Back Strap

Name: Fitted Collared Vest With Back Strap
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4339
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4339

This Minerva sewing pattern features a fitted, cropped vest with a classic collared design and an adjustable back strap for a customized fit. Its single-breasted front with button closure and sophisticated shaping seams create a tailored silhouette, making it versatile for casual layering, smart casual ensembles, or business attire. This intermediate pattern can be made to your own measurements using medium-weight suiting fabrics, lining fabric, and fusible interfacing.

Tech. Description

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 – 2 pieces
Back side – 2 pieces
Front center - 2 pieces
Front side – 2 pieces
Back neck facing – 1 piece
Front lining — 2 pieces
Back hem facing — 2 pieces
Front side facing — 2 pieces

From main fabric 2:

Collar — 4 pieces
Strap — 2 pieces
Welt — 1 piece

From lining fabric:

Back center – 2 pieces
Back side – 2 pieces
Front side – 2 pieces

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 - 1 piece.

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.