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Circular Vest

 

After seeing this circular vest in the January 2010 issue of Threads (#146, p. 69), I thought I’d try to make one with all the “extra” fabric I’ve accumulated.

Both vests were made with double fabric (I didn’t have any 2-sided fabric as the pattern suggests) and fake bound armholes, bound and then hand stitched together) The brown fabric was a knit, the blue was a cotton with about 3% -5% spandex.

The brown was the first try and except for the bound armholes, I went exactly by the pattern instructions. It turned out pretty cute, if I say so myself!

For the blue one, I actually squashed the circle a bit into an oval (shorter on top and bottom because I’m only 5 ft. tall) and then sliced the back to half way up and placed a pleat into the back which I lined with the trim fabric (I am also making a turtle neck shirt out of the same blue trim fabric)

I think this vest pattern would be wonderful in a very light flowing fabric over a strapless or spaghetti strapped dress. I’d love to see how others have created and personalized the vest.

Nan Ides

www.handmending.com

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  1. caelamb | | #1

    I love it!

  2. Stormee | | #2

    I tried this also. Mine did not come out as cute, I will try again. These are very cute.

  3. alpinelife | | #3

    Really nice work! I would like to try this too!

  4. FleurdeLis7 | | #4

    Cute vests. I was thinking of making one and squashing to circle to an oval, too. Do you have a picture of the back with the pleat?

  5. ilovsci | | #5

    What a great design. Can be made in various fabrics for casual or dress. I have some wonderful wool jersey that I want to try out with this pattern.

    Thank you for your creative designs.

  6. closetcoach | | #6

    Hello, per request I added a picture showing the pleat in the back. It's a little difficult to see; I think it might be best on lighter weight fabric.

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    jeanvand | | #7

    This looks fun as well as easy to make!

  8. MrsHood | | #8

    Both are well done. I like the beige and brown best. Anxious to try my hand at this.

  9. NOMA | | #9

    GOOD JOB, I LOVE THE CIRCLE VEST.

  10. darrylchad | | #10

    fantastic piece of cloth

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    hanimathie18 | | #11

    I love your work

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    leeburns45 | | #12

    I really love it

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