Shawl Collar Vest with Tie Belt
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a stylish vest featuring a soft shawl collar, a distinctive button-front closure, and a flattering tie belt at the waist.
When To Wear
This vest is a versatile layering piece, perfect for:
- Everyday & Casual Chic: Elevates a simple outfit when layered over a basic top and paired with jeans.
- Business Casual: a polished alternative to a blazer, ideal for professional settings or smart office wear.
- Transitional Seasons: Provides an extra layer of warmth and style without the bulk of sleeves.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Shaped through the bust and waist with a tie belt creating a flattering, slightly flared peplum effect.
Collar: a soft, elegant shawl collar frames the neckline, extending down the front bodice.
Closure: Features a two-button front closure combined with a self-fabric tie belt for adjustable waist definition.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design, finished with clean armhole facings for a smooth, comfortable edge.
Back: Features shaping seams at the center back and side back for a tailored fit.
Waist: Cinchable waistline defined by a wide, self-fabric tie belt.
Length: Designed for a flattering, cropped length that finishes at the high hip.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise shaping seams, shawl collar construction, and the application of facings.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose fabrics with a moderate weight and drape to enhance the vest's structure and elegant silhouette:
- Suiting fabrics
- Lightweight coat fabrics
- Fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 3 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center front – 2 qty
- Side front – 2 qty
- Center back – 2 qty
- Side back – 2 qty
- Front facing – 2 qty
- Back neckline facing – 1 qty
- Belt – 1 qty
- Front armhole facing – 2 qty
- Back armhole facing – 2 qty
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 qty
- Back neckline facing – 1 qty
- Front armhole facing – 2 qty
- Back armhole facing – 2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the front facing, back neckline facing, and armhole FACINGs for the back and front.
- Stitch the princess seams of the front and back. Overlock the seam allowances and press them towards the center on the front, and towards the center on the back.
- Stitch the center back seam of the back. Overlock the seam allowances and press them to the left side.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Overlock the seam allowances and press them towards the back.
- Stitch the collar seam on the front and front facing pieces. Press the seam allowances open.
- Attach the collar to the back neckline, clipping the corners on the front pieces. Press the seam allowances open, clipping at the curves. Stitch the shoulder seams of the back neckline facing and front facing. Press the seam allowances open. Attach the collar to the back facing neckline, clipping the front facing at the corners. Press the seam allowances open, clipping at the curves. Overlock the outer edges of the front FACINGs and back facing.
- Place the front facing on the right side of the front, right side down, and stitch the front edge and collar of the garment. Topstitch the seam allowance of the front edge to the front facing. The stitching should be 0.2 cm from the seam. Turn the front edges to the right side, straighten the seams. Secure the facing and back seam allowances, 0.1 cm from the collar attachment seam. Attach the facing to the shoulder and center seam with hand stitches.
- Overlock and press up the hem allowance of the garment. Stitch the bottom corner of the front edge and topstitch the allowance to the garment.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the armhole FACINGs. Press the seam allowances open. Overlock the outer seam allowances all around. Place the facing on the right side of the garment, right side down, and stitch the armhole. Clip the armhole seam allowance and topstitch it to the facing. Attach the facing to the shoulder and side seam with hand stitches.
- On the right front, overlock the buttonholes; on the left front, sew on the buttons.
- Fold the belt piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long and one short side. Turn the belt to the right side, turn in the seam allowances of the unstitched section, and secure by hand. Attach the belt to the left side seam.
