Description

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. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make)

This is a multi-size Paper pattern including sizes 6 – 18.

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).

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:

Self (front waistcoat only)

Self (including back)

	6 - 10	12 - 14	16 - 18
110cm/43.5" wide (with nap)	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd	1.3m/1.5yd
110cm/ 43.5" wide (without nap)	1.2m/1.25yd	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd
120cm/47" wide (with nap)	1.2m/1.25yd	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd
120cm/47" wide (without nap)	0.95m/1yd	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd
140cm/55" wide (with nap)	0.95m/1yd	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd
140cm/55" wide (without nap)	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd
150cm/60" wide (with nap)	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd	1.2m/1.25yd
150cm/60" wide (without nap)	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd

Lining (including outer back)

	6 - 10	12 - 14	16 - 18
110cm/43.5" wide (with or without nap)	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd	1.5m/1.75yd
120cm/47" wide (with or without nap)	1.2m/1.25yd	1.2m/1.25yd	1.3m/1.5yd
140cm/55" wide (with nap)	0.95m/1yd	1.2m/1.25yd	1.2m/1.25yd
140cm/55" wide (without nap)	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd	1.2m/1.25yd
150cm/60" wide (with or without nap)	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd	1.2m/1.25yd

Lining (for version with self back)

	6 - 10	12 - 14	16 - 18
110cm/43.5" wide (with or without nap)	0.7m/0.75yd	0.95m/1yd	0.95m/1yd
120cm/47" wide (with or without nap)	0.7m/0.75yd	0.7m/0.75yd	0.95m/1yd
140-150cm/55-60" wide (with or without nap)	0.7m/0.75yd	0.7m/0.75yd	0.7m/0.75yd

Finished Measurements:

	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Bust	89.5cm/35.25"	93.5cm/36.75"	97.5cm/38.5"	102.5cm/40.25"	107.5cm/42.25"	112.5cm/44.25"	117.5cm/46.25"
Waist (before taken in with ties)	93cm/36.5"	97cm/38"	101cm/39.75"	106cm/41.75"	111cm/43.75"	116cm/45.75"	121cm/47.75"
Length (CB)	50cm/19.5"	50.5cm/19.75"	51cm/20"	51.5cm/20.25"	52cm/20.5"	52.5cm/20.75"	53cm/21"
Front Length (from shoulder)	52.2cm/20.5"	53cm/20.75"	53.5cm/21"	54cm/21.25"	54.5cm/21.5"	55cm/21.75"	55.5cm/22"

UK Sizing

	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Bust	78cm/30.75"	82cm/32.25"	86cm/33.75"	91cm/35.75"	96cm/37.75"	100cm/39.25"	106cm/41.75"
Waist	61cm/24"	65cm/25.5"	69cm/27"	74cm/29"	79cm/31"	84cm/33"	89cm/35"
Hip	86cm/34"	90cm/35.5"	94cm/37"	99cm/39"	104cm/41"	109cm/43"	114cm/45"