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Women's waistcoat

V-neck, darts, pointed front. 2 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
BACKFRONT
Pieces2
  • Back1× on fold, 26 by 56 cm
  • Front2×, 30 by 63 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Bust92.0 cm
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Neck37.2 cm
  • Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
  • Front length (neck point to waist)45.4 cm
  • Across back35.9 cm
  • Shoulder length12.3 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
  • Arm length60.1 cm
  • Bicep29.4 cm
  • Wrist16.2 cm
Block settingscm
  • Bust ease8.0
  • Waist ease6.0
  • Bust dart toSide seam
  • Bust dart width6.0
  • Shoulder ease0.0
  • Neck widening0.0
  • Extra front neck drop0.0
  • Hip ease6.0
  • Length below waist10.0
  • Front point5.0
  • V above the waist12.0
  • Button stand2.0
Fit checkscm
  • Finished bust100.0
  • Finished waist82.0
  • Length from nape50.6
How to sew7 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches, the dart points and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the collar, stand, cuffs, waistband, facings and front edges before sewing anything.
  3. DartsSew each dart from the wide end to the point, the last stitches right on the fold. Tie the threads at the point, do not backstitch. Press waist darts towards the centre, bust darts downwards.
  4. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams, the back eased onto the front. Press open.
  5. Facings and liningSew the facings to the lining fronts, then bag the lining to the shell along the neck, fronts and armholes; turn through the side seams and close them.
  6. HemTurn up the hems, catch them by hand and bag the lining in if the garment is lined.
  7. ButtonsMark and sew the buttonholes, then the buttons opposite them.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.1 m
  • 140 cm wide0.8 m
  • 150 cm wide0.8 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.