PDF SEWING PATTERN | 222 Vintage Vests | Folkwear | UNISEX

 PDF SEWING PATTERN | 222 Vintage Vests | Folkwear | UNISEX

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women XS–3XL | Men SM–3XL
Language: English Only
Versions: Views A, B & C + Bow Tie

The 222 Vintage Vests sewing pattern by Folkwear includes three Victorian-inspired vest styles for women and two for men, along with a traditional bow tie pattern.

Views A and B originated as men's waistcoats and are now sized for both women and men. View C is a closely fitted women's vest. All three versions are fully lined, with the back cut from lining fabric for comfort and reduced bulk.

Pattern Features

• Three Victorian-inspired vest styles
• Women's and men's sizing
• Fully lined construction
• Lining-fabric backs to reduce bulk
• Traditional bow tie pattern included
• Classic welt pockets, collars and tailored details

View A

• Collarless V-neck vest
• Four welt pockets
• Adjustable back waist belt
• Pointed centre front
• High-hip length at sides and back

View B

• Bias-cut construction
• Shawl collar
• Adjustable back waist belt
• Finishes above the hipbones
• Shallow point at centre front
• Especially suitable for stripes and plaids

View C

• Women's fitted vest
• Waist length
• Four front darts for a close fit
• Small notched collar
• Double-breasted front
• Two rows of buttons

Suggested Fabrics

Choose medium to heavyweight fabrics with or without nap, including:

• Cotton
• Silk
• Wool
• Linen
  
• Corduroy
• Canvas
  
• Synthetic suede

Tip: The bias-cut shawl-collar View B is particularly well suited to striped or plaid fabrics.

Notions

• View A: Seven 1/2" / 13 mm buttons and one 7/8" / 22 mm wide belt buckle
• View B: Five 1/2" / 13 mm buttons and one 7/8" / 22 mm wide belt buckle
• View C: Eighteen 5/16" / 9 mm buttons
• Bow Tie: 1/4 yd / 0.23 m of light to medium-weight interfacing (optional)

Size Chart

• XS: Bust/Chest 30 1/2–31 1/2" / 78–80 cm | Waist 23–24" / 58–61 cm | Hip 32 1/2–33 1/2" / 83–86 cm
• SM: Bust/Chest 32 1/2–34" / 83–87 cm | Waist 25–26 1/2" / 64–67 cm | Hip 34 1/2–36" / 88–92 cm
• MD: Bust/Chest 36–38" / 92–97 cm | Waist 28–30" / 72–77 cm | Hip 38–40" / 97–102 cm
• LG: Bust/Chest 40–42" / 102–107 cm | Waist 32–34" / 82–87 cm | Hip 42–44" / 107–112 cm
• XL: Bust/Chest 44–46" / 112–117 cm | Waist 37–39" / 94–99 cm | Hip 46–48" / 117–122 cm
• 2XL: Bust/Chest 48–50" / 122–127 cm | Waist 42–44" / 107–112 cm | Hip 50–52" / 127–132 cm
• 3XL: Bust/Chest 52–54" / 132–137 cm | Waist 46–48" / 117–122 cm | Hip 54–56" / 137–142 cm

Fabric Requirements – View A Outer Layer

Women's – 45" / 115 cm or 60" / 150 cm fabric:

• XS: 3/4 yd / 0.7 m
• SM: 3/4 yd / 0.7 m
• MD: 3/4 yd / 0.7 m
• LG: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
• XL: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
• 2XL: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
• 3XL: 1 yd / 0.9 m

Men's – 45" / 115 cm or 60" / 150 cm fabric:

• SM: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
• MD: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
• LG: 7/8 yd / 0.8 m
• XL: 1 yd / 0.9 m
• 2XL: 1 yd / 0.9 m
• 3XL: 1 yd / 0.9 m

Lining Requirements – View A

Women's – 45" / 115 cm lining:

• XS–MD: 1 1/4 yd / 1.1 m
• LG–3XL: 1 5/8 yd / 1.5 m

Men's – 45" / 115 cm lining:

• SM–LG: 1 3/8 yd / 1.3 m
• XL–3XL: 1 7/8 yd / 1.7 m

PDF Pattern Includes

• Views A, B and C
• Traditional bow tie pattern
• Complete sewing instructions
• A0 copyshop files : 5 pages
• 36" copyshop files
• A4 print-at-home files : 75 pages
• US Letter print-at-home files
• Projector files