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.
Suggested Fabrics:
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).
Notions:
Coordinating thread
2.5cm / 1" buckle slider or two extra buttons (optional)
6 x 1.5cm/ 3/4″ buttons
0.65M/ 3/4YD interfacing
Difficulty: Intermediate. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make)
UK sizing 6 - 18
The pattern envelope includes the full size pattern on tissue paper and instruction booklet with detailed instructions. Instructions are in English and use the metric system. All seam allowances are included in the pattern.
