Long Zipper Vest with Patch Pockets
Presenting a modern women's vest pattern featuring a sharp shirt collar, a full-length separating zipper, practical patch pockets, and a functional drawstring hem for an adjustable fit.
When To Wear
This versatile vest is perfect for adding a stylish layer to various outfits, suitable for:
- Casual Layering: Ideal for adding warmth and style over a simple top or dress in cooler weather.
- Transitional Seasons: a perfect outerwear piece for spring and autumn, offering coverage without bulk.
- Modern Utility Styling: Elevate everyday ensembles with its practical pockets and adjustable silhouette.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut silhouette designed for comfortable layering, extending to a long length.
Neckline & Collar: Features a classic shirt collar, providing a neat and structured finish to the neckline.
Closure: a full-length separating zipper runs down the center front, allowing for versatile wear.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design, making it an excellent layering piece for various temperatures.
Pockets: Two generously sized rectangular patch pockets are positioned on the lower front for practicality and style.
Back: a clean and unadorned back panel maintains the garment's streamlined appearance.
Hem: a straight hemline with an adjustable drawstring threaded through eyelets at the front, allowing for cinching.
Length: Designed to be long, falling well past the hips for extended coverage and a contemporary look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves skills such as collar construction, precise patch pocket application, zipper insertion, and working with a drawstring and eyelets.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics that offer both structure and a pleasant drape for this versatile vest:
- Dense cotton fabrics
- Viscose fabrics
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Lining fabric
- Separating zipper
- Decorative cord
- 2 eyelets/grommets
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- 1. Back (center) – 1 qty
- 2. Pocket – 2 qty
- 3. Front (center) – 2 qty
- 4. Collar – 2 qty
- 5. Facing (front) – 2 qty
- 6. Facing (back hem) – 1 qty
- 7. Facing (front hem) – 2 qty
- From lining fabric:
- 1. Back (center) – 1 qty
- 2. Front (center) – 2 qty
- From fusible interfacing: facing (front), upper collar.
Sewing Instructions
- Reinforce the front facing and upper collar with fusible interfacing.
- Mark and stitch darts on the front. Press darts downwards. Mark and stitch darts on the back. Press darts towards the center back.
- Overlock the outer contour of the pocket and press it according to the pattern. Stitch the upper edge to the pocket, mark the pocket placement, and stitch it along the contour 0.2 cm from the pocket edge.
- Stitch and press open the side and shoulder seam allowances of the vest. Mark and punch eyelets in the lower corners of the vest.
- Fold the collar pieces and stitch along the contour. Trim, turn out the collar corners. Press the collar.
- Attach the zipper to the edge of the front opening. Fold the edges of the front opening in the zipper area and press.
- Stitch and press open the side seam allowances of the front hem facing and back hem facing. Place the hem facings face to face with the vest and stitch the bottom edge of the garment. Topstitch the hem facing allowance 0.2 cm from the seam onto the facings, stopping 5 cm from the front opening.
- Place the front facing onto the right side of the front, face down, pin. Attach the lower edge of the front facing to the upper edge of the front facing, stopping 1 cm from the edge of the front facing. Stitch the front openings with the front facings along the front opening line. Stitching is done from the front side. Trim the seams of the lower front opening corners. Turn the front openings to the right side, straighten the seams, and press.
- Attach the collar into the neckline of the vest and front facings, stopping 3 cm from the end of the front facing neckline edge. Topstitch 0.5 cm along the front opening line.
- Stitch the lining pieces, leaving an opening in the right side seam. Press the lining. Thread a decorative cord through the eyelets.
- Attach the lining to the front facings, hem facings, and upper collar, aligning the lining seams with the garment seams. Press open the collar attachment seam allowances and secure close to the seams. Turn the vest right side out and stitch the lining side seam.
