Double Breasted Vest with Patch Pockets
Introducing a stylish and versatile women's vest pattern, featuring a flattering fitted silhouette, classic double-breasted front, and practical patch pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile vest is perfect for adding a touch of tailored chic to various outfits and occasions:
- Casual Layering: Elevate everyday ensembles by layering over blouses or light knitwear.
- Retro & Vintage Styling: Embrace a classic aesthetic, pairing effortlessly with high-waisted trousers or skirts.
- Smart Casual Appeal: A sophisticated alternative to a jacket for a polished yet relaxed look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the torso, designed to accentuate the natural waist.
Neckline: A clean, rounded U-shaped neckline.
Closure: Double-breasted front with six functional buttons arranged in two vertical rows.
Sleeves: Classic sleeveless design, ideal for versatile layering.
Pockets: Two angular patch pockets located at the front hem, featuring stitched detailing.
Front: Features shaping princess seams that extend from the armhole to the hem, providing a tailored fit.
Back: Defined by a center back seam and vertical princess seams, ensuring a contoured and structured fit.
Hem: Distinctive pointed front hem, coupled with an angled split detail at the center back.
Length: Finishes at the natural waist, offering a flattering cropped length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with precision sewing, working with fusible interfacing, constructing princess seams, and lining a garment.
Fabric Recommendations
Achieve the structured yet comfortable look of this vest by choosing a medium-weight fabric with good body:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric (cotton recommended)
- 6 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL center – QTY 2
- BACK PANEL side – QTY 2
- FRONT PANEL side – QTY 2
- FRONT PANEL center right – QTY 2
- FRONT PANEL center left – QTY 2
- Pocket FACING – QTY 2
- Pocket – QTY 2
- From LINING fabric:
- BACK PANEL center – QTY 2
- BACK PANEL side – QTY 2
- FRONT PANEL side – QTY 2
- FROM FUSIBLE INTERFACING: Left and right center FRONT PANELS, pocket FACING.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to: pocket FACING, left and right center FRONT PANELS.
- Stitch and press open the FRONT PANEL darts.
- Press the pocket FACING and attach it to the upper edge of the pocket. Overcast the pocket edges and press according to the pattern. Mark the pocket placement on the FRONT PANEL and topstitch the pocket.
- Stitch the center back seam and the BACK PANEL darts. Press open the darts and the center back seam.
- Stitch and press open the vest's side seams.
- Stitch and press open the vest's shoulder seams.
- Place the interfaced left and right center FRONT PANELS face down onto the right side of the main center FRONT PANEL. Stitch the front edges and neckline of the left and right FRONT PANELS with the center FRONT PANEL, stopping 5 cm before the shoulder edges.
- Stitch the LINING pieces, leaving the shoulder edges unstitched. Press the LINING.
- Place the LINING and vest right sides together and stitch to the inner edges of the left and right center FRONT PANELS. Stitch the LINING shoulder edges and the shoulder edges of the left or right center FRONT PANEL. Stitch the back neckline and the unstitched part of the FRONT PANEL neckline. Leave open sections of the armhole at the bottom, approximately 10cm long, and stitch the upper part of the armhole. Trim SEAM ALLOWANCES close to the stitching. Pull the FRONT PANELS back through the shoulder tunnels and turn the vest right side out through the bottom of the garment. Stitch the lower part of the armhole.
- Press the vest's bottom hem SEAM ALLOWANCES to the wrong side and stitch the bottom of the vest with the LINING, leaving 10 cm unstitched. Turn the vest through the bottom and hand-stitch the opening closed.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, overcast the buttonholes, and on the left FRONT PANEL, sew on the buttons.
