Faux Fur Peplum Vest
This pattern creates a chic, fitted, fully lined vest, distinguished by its V-neckline, a collar with a softly scalloped edge, and a peplum, designed for natural or faux fur.
When To Wear
This stylish vest offers a versatile layering option, perfect for:
- Fashion-Forward Layering: Elevate everyday ensembles or add warmth and texture to professional attire.
- Special Occasions: A sophisticated outer layer for evening events, parties, or festive gatherings.
- Cooler Weather Statement: Provides an extra layer of warmth while making a distinct style statement in transitional seasons.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A close-fitting bodice shaped with princess seams, joined at the waist to a peplum, creating a flattering hourglass shape.
Neckline & Collar: A V-neckline framed by a collar with a softly scalloped edge.
Closure: Single-breasted front fastened with three buttons.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with lined armholes, ideal for layering over blouses or light knitwear.
Back: Princess seams with a center back panel cut on the fold, ensuring a contoured fit above the peplum.
Hem: The peplum falls gently over the hips, adding a contemporary twist to the classic vest length.
Length: Hip-length, with the peplum adding visual interest and coverage.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves collar setting, full lining, buttonholes, and specific handling for fur fabrics.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose:
- Natural or artificial (faux) fur
Additional Supplies
- Matching lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
Cutter's Must
Attention! Lay the fur in a single layer, wrong side up. The pile must run in the same direction on all pieces. Cut with a scalpel or razor blade, cutting only the backing of the fur without damaging the pile.
- From main fabric:
- Center Back – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 2 pieces
- Back Peplum – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Front Peplum – 2 pieces
- Collar – 4 pieces
- From lining fabric:
- Center Back – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Center Front – 2 pieces
- Back Peplum – 1 piece (cut on fold)
- Front Peplum – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing: Center Front lining pieces.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the Center Front lining pieces (fusible interfacing is pressed onto the wrong side of the piece with a hot iron).
- Stitch the princess seams of the back (Center Back to Side Backs) and front (Center Fronts to Side Fronts), press open.
- Place the Back Peplum and Front Peplums on the lower edges of the back and fronts, right sides together, and stitch. Press the seams open.
- Stitch the side seams, press open.
- Stitch the center seams of the Collar pieces. Stitch the under collar into the neckline of the vest. Press the seam open.
- Attach the back neck facing to the back lining. Stitch the seams of the lining, except the shoulder seams. Stitch the upper collar into the lining neckline. Place the fur vest and the lining right sides together and stitch them along the entire outer edge and along the armholes, leaving the shoulder seams open. Clip the seam allowances on the curves. Turn right side out.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the fur vest. Slipstitch the shoulder seams of the lining by hand.
- Make buttonholes on the right front and sew buttons on the left front.
