A softly structured waistcoat with a boxy fit, two welt pockets and a simple stitched belt at the back. Layer up in the winter or wear on its own in the summer in a tumbled linen.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.
Skill level; Intermediate.
This is a multi-size Paper pattern including sizes uk 6 – 18 or uk 18-28
Suitable fabrics – 5-8oz linen, 5-10oz denim, light – medium weight corduroy, wool, wool blends, cotton canvas or twill. For the lining: lightweight wovens such as calico, cotton lawn, cotton, cotton blends, Tencel/linen (when choosing your cloth consider that the lining fabric may be visible).
Our samples (from left to right):
worn with The Strides from The .
Black Harris Tweed – Models own (an alternative could be wool), worn with skirt.
, worn with The Strides from The and dungarees.
, worn with The Strides from The .
A black Harris tweed (models own), worn with the shirt, and Strides from the Workbook.
worn with jeans.
You will need:
Matching thread.
0.65M/ 3/4YD interfacing.
6 x 1.5cm/ 3/4″ buttons.
2.5cm / 1″ buckle slider or two extra buttons (optional).
Fabric Requirements 6 – 18:
Self (front waistcoat only)