About:

This vest pattern features a curved hem finished with single fold bias tape. The tutorial also includes a modification to make the bottom of the vest fringe. The inside seam can either be finished with single fold bias tape or simply folded over. 

Pair with the Lafayette Ave. Legs for a complete look!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a digital product, not a finished garment, and cannot be returned/refunded.  This is a beginner level PDF sewing pattern for woven or knit fabrics.

What you get:

A zipped file containing all the files for this pattern (a zipped file is simply a collection of files, think about it like this: 1 folder containing 5 files.)

To unzip your file:

• Windows 10 you'll < right click the file and select "extract all" < select the location your files should extract to (desktop is a great location) < then select "extract".
• MacOS Catalina: Click on the zipped file and it will open, revealing all the files.
• Google "How to open a zipped file on _____" fill the blank with your operating system (example: Chromebook, iPhone, android, etc.)

Instruction File

• Vivid, clear and high quality picture tutorial depicting each step.
• Easy to understand language and definitions.
• Video tutorials for sewing and pattern page assembly.

A0 paper size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at a store.
• Layers Feature
  

Trimless (no cut) Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Pages do not need to be trimmed to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Trim Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Page require trimming to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
  
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible

Optimized Projector File

• Layers Feature 
  
• 1" grid layer for calibration. 
  
• 4 cm grid layer for calibration.
  
• Big and bold readable text.
  
• Large margins for easy scrolling.

Access to Rain City's inclusive sewing support and community Facebook Group

• Human Rights are not up for debate in Rain City's sewing group. In this group: Black Lives Matter, science is real, no person is illegal, love is love, trans rights matter. While you may not agree with what Rain City stands for to be a member of this group you must be mindful to respect the beliefs of this group.
• Join us in our Facebook sewing group! Share your creations, ask questions, be the first to know about tester calls and more!

Skill Level:

Confident Beginner - Able to sew a straight stitch with a sewing machine.

Variations & Sizes:

Variations:

Fringe or no fringe

Sizes:

2T, 3T, 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7, 8, 10 (see size chart for more details)

Sew Time: 

1-2 hours

Tools & Materials:

Required Tools & Materials:

Adobe Reader for Desktop + Printer + Paper + Tape or Projector or access to a store that can print A0 

1/2” Single Fold Bias Tape (premade) 

Sewing Machine + Stretch Needles + Thread

Pins or Clips

Fabric Marker or Fabric Chalk

Scissors or Rotary Wheel

Ambition

Recommended Fabric: 

• Knit or Woven 

Optional Tools & Materials:

Serger (overlock)

Coverstitch