Square Neck Fitted Vest with Tie Back
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic, fitted vest featuring a striking square neckline, a buttoned front, and charming tie-back straps for an adjustable, flattering fit.
When To Wear
This versatile vest is perfect for adding a touch of tailored elegance to various occasions:
- Smart Casual Outings: Ideal for elevated daytime looks, brunches, or garden parties.
- Office & Professional Settings: Layer over a blouse or wear as a sophisticated standalone top in warmer weather.
- Evening & Holiday Getaways: Pair with wide-leg trousers or a skirt for refined holiday styling.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bust and waist, shaped with front and back princess seams for a flattering contour.
Neckline: a contemporary square neckline provides a clean and stylish frame.
Closure: a full-button front provides classic styling and ease of wear.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean armholes for versatile layering or standalone wear.
Back: Features adjustable tie-back straps at the waist for a customizable and comfortable fit.
Hem: Straight hemline, designed to sit at the natural waist or slightly below.
Lining: Fully lined for a smooth finish and comfortable wear.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing princess seams, full lining, creating a tie-back, and buttonhole application.
Fabric Recommendations
For the best drape and structure, choose medium-weight fabrics with some body:
- Suiting fabrics made from natural or blended fibers (e.g., linen blends, cotton sateen, gabardine, lightweight wool blends)
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 4 buttons
- Lining fabric
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back center – 2 qty
- Back side – 2 qty
- Front center - 2 qty
- Front side – 2 qty
- Facing – 2 qty
- Trim strip – 2 qty
- From lining fabric:
- Back center – 2 qty
- Back side – 2 qty
- Front lining - 2 qty
- Front side – 2 qty
- Lining pieces are cut according to the main pieces (except front lining)
- From fusible interfacing: facing.
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the facing.
- Stitch the princess seams of the front. Press seams towards the center of the front.
- Fold the trim strip in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the long side and one short side. Turn the trim strip right side out, trimming corners, and press.
- Stitch the center back seam of the back. Press seam to the left side. Stitch the princess seams of the back, inserting the trim strip according to markings. Press seams towards the center of the back.
- Stitch shoulder and side seams. Press seams towards the back.
- Stitch lining pieces, similar to the main pieces, leaving an opening in the left side seam. Attach the lining to the facings. Place the garment with lining right sides together and stitch along the front edge, neckline, and hem.
- Stitch the armhole in 2 steps: the back armhole from the shoulder seam to the side seam, and the front armhole from the shoulder seam to the side seam through the opening in the side seam. Close the opening.
- On the right front, make buttonholes; on the left front, sew on buttons.
