Tailored Collared Vest with Decorative Belt
A sophisticated women's sewing pattern for a tailored vest, featuring a sharp collared neckline, a flattering wrap front, and a statement decorative belt for a refined silhouette.
When To Wear
This tailored vest is a versatile piece, making it an ideal choice for:
- Professional Settings: Its smart design and structured fit make it perfect for the office or business meetings, layered over a blouse or turtleneck.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Pair with tailored trousers or skirts for an elevated yet comfortable look at social events, brunches, or dinners.
- Seasonal Layering: Adds a chic, structured layer over a long-sleeved top for transitional weather, providing warmth without bulk.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a contoured, fitted silhouette achieved through precise shaping seams, creating a flattering line that subtly flares at the waist.
Neckline & Collar: a classic V-neckline is elegantly framed by a sharp, structured notched collar and lapels, which incorporate a contrasting trim for visual interest.
Closure: a sophisticated wrap-front design, secured at the waist by a wide, panelled decorative belt featuring a prominent buckle as its focal point.
Sleeves: Sleeveless, designed for comfortable layering over a variety of tops, ensuring ease of movement.
Back: Neatly fitted with princess seams that define the waist and contribute to the garment's overall tailored structure.
Waist: Emphasized by the broad, decorative belt that cinches the waist and creates a defined, hourglass shape.
Hem: a modern, shaped hemline that features a slight overlap at the front, rising subtly towards the back for a contemporary finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves precise tailoring techniques including detailed collar and lapel construction, assembling shaping seams, and constructing a lined garment with a decorative belt.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose structured fabrics with good drape and body to achieve the desired tailored look:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Contrasting fabric for trim
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
- 1 button
- 1 decorative buckle
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Center front - 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Collar — 4 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back hem facing — 2 pieces
- Front hem facing — 2 pieces
- Inner belt – 2 pieces
- Outer belt upper – 2 pieces
- Outer belt lower – 2 pieces
- From contrasting fabric:
- Collar trim – 4 pieces
- Belt trim – 2 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Center back – 2 pieces
- Side back – 2 pieces
- Side front – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Collar — 2 pieces
- Collar trim – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Back hem facing — 2 pieces
- Front hem facing — 2 pieces
Attention! Lining pieces are cut according to the main fabric patterns without facings.
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the center back seam, press seam allowances to the left. Stitch the back princess seams, press seam allowances towards the center.
- Stitch the front princess seams, press seam allowances towards the center.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams, press seam allowances towards the back.
- Stitch trim pieces to collar pieces, press seam allowances towards the trim. Stitch the center seams of the collars, press seam allowances open. Place collars right sides together and stitch the ends and outer edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn collar right side out, shape, press. Baste collar to vest neckline.
- Stitch the lining back and front princess seams, press seam allowances towards the center of the pieces. Stitch hem facings to lining pieces, press seam allowances upwards. Stitch the center back lining seam, press seam allowances to the left. Stitch the back neckline facing and front facings to the lining, press seam allowances towards the main fabric. Stitch shoulder and side seams, leaving an opening in the left side seam.
- Place the garment and lining right sides together and stitch along the front edge, neckline, and hem. Clip seam allowances at curves, trim at corners. Turn the vest right side out, shape, press.
- Stitch the armhole in two steps through the opening in the side seam: back armhole from shoulder seam to side seam, and front armhole from shoulder seam to side seam. Close the technical opening.
- On the right front, make a buttonhole according to markings, sew a button on the left front.
- Stitch the upper and lower outer belt pieces to the belt trim, press seam allowances towards the trim. Stitch the center seams of the belt pieces, press seam allowances open. Place belt pieces right sides together and stitch the upper and lower edges. Trim seam allowances at corners, turn the piece right side out, shape, press. Finish the short sides. Thread the finished short sides of the belt through the buckle and topstitch.
