Kwik Sew #3705; always easy to sew with good results. I love this brocade and crushed velvet version. I had made the very same vest using a tweedy wool. The wool vest is simply dreamy; a wearable wardrobe staple!  But why the red dragons?  Can’t really say why I bought this brocade piece to begin with, it’s been around that long. Fabric stash frenzy! A bit bold; however, toned down with crushed black velvet contrasting detail and black satin, the finished piece is actually pleasing to the eye and very wearable.

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