FREE Wavy Quilted Vest PDF Sewing Pattern

As a new sewist I'm still not great with vias binding and so I found that only after making this vest three times did I get the hang of it. But it seems well loved because everyone thinks it's cute and I managed to make a pattern pair of trousers to match the vest which really completed the look. I find the curved edges on the vest challenging but also charming. I ended up sizing down a lot because I wanted something more fitted. Something I learned is to also make sure that both fabrics (inside and outside) are made of the same material and when attaching them to the filling to be careful with the direction and style of your sewing. I tried this with straight lines and it went smoothly but once I experimented with cotton on the outside and a fleece type fabric on the inside with a squiggle design. While it turned out ok there was tension on the fabric that made it warp. Make sure to also try on the vest to be sure of fit throughout the process.

Love this pattern. Perfect versatile addition to my wardrobe.

It's different, quirky and quite easy.

Made it for my daughter and it fit perfectly. Thanks for this gift.

This is a well written pattern and the design of the vest is stunning! The squiggly edges are aesthetically very pleasing. This project will make you hone your skills of using bias tape around curved edges, which is both fun and challenging, but the pattern provides tips on how to achieve the best results. As a shorter gal, I did need to remove ~2 inches off the bodice length.