For some reason, I’ve been on this vest making quest. I’m using the same Simplicity pattern which in some cases I’ve lengthened and added bust darts. I like the pattern because it has this very attractive collar.
Here is the pumpkin vest — appropriate for Thanksgiving:

Pumpkin Vest
The next vest is a Christmas vest which I’ve lenghtened from the pumpkin vest but doesn’t have the bust darts:

Christmas Vest
This next vest is my ”sewing vest” because of the sewing motifs. It was actually printed fabric in the shape of a bodice that was intended to attach to a skirt. I’d had this fabric for ages and couldn’t decide how to use it. In my vest making frenzy, a vest seems like the perfect solution with a little added red rick rack:

Sewing Vest - Front

Sewing Vest - Back
Last, but not least, is a vest I constructed from an old jacket that never fit correctly. I like the combination of black & silver. It is lengthened and has added bust darts:

Black & Silver Vest Front

Black & Silver Vest - Front
November 11, 2011
Posted by leostitcher |
Stitches |
Leave a Comment
I am about one year old. I’m standing at the screen door crying. My mommy is leaving. She turns and waves goodbye. I feel very sad because I don’t want her to leave me. My grandmother is with me. Everything is grey and surrounded by mist.
October 1, 2011
Posted by leostitcher |
Writing From Within |
Leave a Comment