Padded Full-Zip Stand Collar Vest
This men's sewing pattern features a padded, full-zip stand collar vest with integrated welt pockets and a ribbed waistband, perfect for stylish layering.
When To Wear
This versatile vest is ideal for casual wear and offers a contemporary layering option for:
- Transitional Weather: Provides warmth without bulk, suitable for cooler mornings or evenings.
- Casual Outings: Elevates everyday attire, pairing effortlessly with denim or chinos.
- Statement Styling: Offers a modern canvas for bold fabrics or prints, creating a unique look.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, straight-cut body with a hip-length finish.
Collar: a neat stand collar designed to offer coverage and structure.
Closure: Features a full-length separating zipper at the center front for ease of wear.
Sleeves: Sleeveless design with clean-finished armholes.
Pockets: Two angled welt pockets are strategically placed at the lower front.
Hem: a contemporary ribbed waistband, designed with an elastic insertion for a snug, comfortable fit.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves skills such as inserting a separating zipper, constructing welt pockets, working with padding, and assembling an elasticated waistband.
Fabric Recommendations
For the main fabric, choose durable outerwear materials, especially those suited for panel prints. For the lining, a comfortable knit fabric is recommended:
- Outerwear fabrics (e.g., polyester, cotton blends)
- Knit fabric for the lining
Additional Supplies
- Lining fabric
- Synthetic wadding/padding
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 separating zipper (length dependent on garment front length)
- Elastic band, 5.5 cm wide (for waistband)
Cutter's Must
- Main fabric:
- Front - 2 qty
- Back - 1 qty
- Collar - 2 qty
- Large pocket bag - 2 qty
- Welt - 2 qty
- Belt – 1 qty
- Belt tab – 2 qty
- Lining:
- Front - 2 qty
- Back - 1 qty
- Small pocket bag - 2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Welt pockets. Fuse fusible interfacing to the welt, fold it in half lengthwise, and press. Fuse fusible interfacing to the pocket placement area. Mark a line on the welt to define its finished width. Stitch the small pocket bag to the inner side of the welt. Place the welt with the pocket bag onto the right side of the front, aligning the pocket marking line with the line on the welt. The outer side of the welt should align with the right side of the front. Stitch the welt. Stitch the large pocket bag to the upper pocket marking line. Cut the pocket opening in the middle between the marking lines, making diagonal cuts towards the pocket marking corners. Turn the pocket pieces to the wrong side. Smooth out and press the seam allowances. Stitch the pocket bag edges, securing the pocket corners. The pocket bag edges should be included in the zipper insertion seam and the belt attachment seam.
- Assembling the outer shell. Stitch the shoulder seams. Topstitch the shoulder seam along the back. Stitch the side seams.
- Lining. Stitch the vest lining.
- Belt. Secure the elastic tape in the belt by making 2 decorative stitches. Stitch the belt TABs to the belt. Stitch the belt to the vest. Secure the belt TABs from the wrong side to the front lining.
- Zipper closure. Place one half of the zipper with the garment edge right sides together (teeth facing away from the edge). Finish the edges with the lining, simultaneously inserting the zipper. Finish the collar and insert it into the neckline. Stitch the lining to the belt.
- Turn the vest to the right side through the armhole and stitch the lining to the armhole.
- Topstitch the edges and the collar of the vest.
- Press the finished vest.
