PIPIT VEST • Pattern
By COMMON STITCH, The Pipit Vest is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: The Pipit Vest pattern is a great addition to your handmade wardrobe and is an oversized style that comes in two different lengths!
View A is waist length with a pointed hem feature and three buttons, this pairs great with long pants. View B is longer with one button at the top and works well over shorts (check out the Bottlebrush range). Both views are fully lined making them reversible, so you can get two garments from the one!
Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including AUS sizes 4-24. Sizing chart can be found here, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found by referring to the charts provided in the images section.
Models: Jan wears the Pipit Vest in a size 8 (views A + B) and a size 10 in both lengthened pairs of Bellbird Shorts plus the Bellbird Blouse in a size 10.
Charlie wears a size 8 in the Pipit Vests (views A + B) and a size 10 in the Bottlebrush Pants + Shorts, Pipit Shorts, Pipit Duster and Bellbird Wrap Skirt.
Ali wears a size 8 in the Pipit Vest (view B) over a 26 week bump and a size 10 in a lengthened pair of Bellbird Shorts (with loosened elastic for growth).
Fabric Suggestions: The Pipit Vest is designed for woven fabrics. Look for light to mid-weight linen, linen blends, silk noil, double gauze, cotton ikat, cotton sateen, cotton voile, lawn and light-to mid-weight chambray or denim. Additional fabric is also required if you have directional fabric or will be pattern matching.
Trims required: Matching thread.
Skill Level: This pattern is suitable for an advanced skill level.
With your purchase you will receive a printed sewing pattern, along with step by step illustrated instructions, making it super easy to make your own garments!
Photo credits: Common Stitch.