Maternity Longline Vest with Back Tie Belt
Introducing a versatile maternity longline vest designed with a flattering V-neck, a full-length zipper closure, and elegant front & back shaping, complemented by an adjustable back tie belt.
When To Wear
This longline vest is designed for expectant mothers seeking style & comfort, making it an ideal choice for:
- Everyday Maternity Wear: Offering a comfortable yet chic layer for daily activities and casual outings during pregnancy.
- Layering Essential: Perfect for adding warmth and polish over blouses, shirts, or dresses in transitional seasons.
- Casual & Semi-Formal Occasions: Easily dressed up or down depending on fabric choice and styling, providing adaptable coverage.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Longline and gently shaped, meticulously designed to accommodate a growing belly while maintaining a flattering and tailored fit.
Neckline: A sharp V-neckline provides a classic, elongating effect that frames the face elegantly.
Closure: Features a full-length separating zipper at the center front, ensuring easy wear and a modern, functional aesthetic.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design allows for comfortable layering over various garments and provides unrestricted movement.
Front: Incorporates elegant princess seams for refined shaping that gracefully follows the body's contours.
Back: Designed with sophisticated princess seams and an integrated tie belt at the waist, offering adjustable shaping and a polished finish.
Length: A longline silhouette extends beyond the hip, providing ample coverage and a contemporary look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires familiarity with sewing princess seams, inserting separating zippers, and applying facings for a clean finish.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose classic suiting materials or denser fabrics that provide structure and drape well:
- Dense wool fabrics
- Suiting fabrics
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- Separating zipper (length specified on pattern piece)
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- 1. Front center part - 2 pieces
- 2. Front side part – 2 pieces
- 3. Back center part - 1 piece
- 4. Back side part – 2 pieces
- 5. Front facing - 2 pieces
- 6. Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- 7. Tab/Strap – 2 pieces
- 8. Back armhole facing – 2 pieces
- 9. Front armhole facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing: front facing, back neckline facing, back armhole facing, front armhole facing.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the front facing, back neckline facing, back and front armhole facings.
- Fold straps lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch along two sides. Trim corners, turn straps right side out, and topstitch.
- Stitch and serge/overlock the front princess seams. Press seam allowances towards the center.
- Stitch the back princess seams, inserting the straps. Serge/overlock and press seams towards the center.
- Place front pieces right sides together and align edges, measuring the length of the front openings. Attach the zipper to the edge of the front opening. Fold the edges of the front opening in the zipper area and press.
- Serge/overlock the outer edges of the back neckline facing and the front facing.
- Place the front facing onto the right side of the front piece, right side down, pin, and stitch along the front edge line. Stitching is done from the front piece side upwards. Stitch the lower edges of the facings to the front center part strictly along the marked hemline. Trim the seams of the lower front corners. Turn the front edges right side out, straighten the seams, and press.
- Serge/overlock the bottom hem and side edges of the garment.
- Stitch and press open the side and shoulder seams of the vest.
- Stitch and press open the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and the front facing. Stitch the back and front neckline. Turn the facing to the wrong side, clip seam allowances at curves. Straighten seams and press. Understitch seam allowances to the neckline facing 0.2 cm from the seam.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams of the front and back armhole facings. Serge/overlock the armhole facing along its outer contour. Place the armhole facing onto the vest right sides together and stitch. Turn the facing to the wrong side, clipping the armhole at curves. Understitch seam allowances to the armhole facing 0.2 cm from the seam.
- Secure the neckline facing at the shoulder seams with a 1 cm tack/bar tack. Secure the armhole facing at the side and shoulder seams and princess seams with a 1 cm tack/bar tack.
- Even out and serge/overlock the bottom edge of the vest. Turn up the hem allowance to the wrong side and stitch. Topstitch along the zipper 0.5 cm from the edge.
