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TRADITIONAL/ 5 PATCH VEST
Pattern Description:
Easy fitting lined vest with dropped and rounded fronts and optional
piping. Also included is a variation of front of pattern being five patches on
each vest front. Seam allowance is 4/8”.
Fabric
Requirements
Width XS –
XL 2X - 3X
BACK: 44”
--60” 2/3 yd – ¾ yd 1
yd
LINING: 44” –
45” 1 1/8 yds – 1 ¼ yds
½yds
54” – 60 ‘ ¾ yd -- 1 1/8 yds
1 ¼ yds
INTERLINING:
(prewashed muslin) 1 yard of 25” for
fronts
INTERFACING: 1 yard
of 25” for fronts
FRONTS:
Each of the 10 patches on the front
range in size from a
fat eighth to a fat quarter, chosen perhaps from your personal collection!
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FINISHED
MEASUREMENTS |
XS |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
XXL |
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Bust: |
18 |
18.5 |
19.5 |
21.5 |
23 |
24 |
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Front length: |
21.5 |
22 |
22.5 |
24 |
25 |
25 |
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Back shoulder width: |
13.5 |
13.8 |
14.8 |
15.5 |
17 |
17 |
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Back length: |
17 |
17.3 |
17.8 |
18.5 |
20 |
20 |
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Back width: |
18 |
18.8 |
20.3 |
21.5 |
23 |
24 |
Notions:
1 ½ yds piping; lining (use the same measurements as above)
Variations:
Use Tapestry and piping for a very Dressy Vest; Make the back different
from the two fronts; Use 6, 8 or even 10 different fat quarters and/or fat
eighths.
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