Women’s waistcoat PDF-pattern – download Free!
Super-popular trends for the upcoming season is a waistcoat that mimics the design of a classic double-breasted or single-breasted jacket. Clean lines, slightly extended shoulders, and welt pockets with flaps create a sophisticated look. This waistcoat has the potential to become a key component in fashionable ensembles. Especially for our subscribers, we have developed a pattern for a double-breasted waistcoat in sizes EU 36-42. Download it for free and sew it yourself!
- Women’s waistcoat PDF-pattern – download Free!
- Double-breasted Women’s Waistcoat: A Detailed Look
- How to Download the Double-Breasted Waistcoat Pattern?
- How to check if a pattern is printed correctly
- How to Cut and Sew a Women’s Waistcoat
- What you’ll need for your waistcoat
- Required Sewing Equipment:
- How to Sew a Women’s Waistcoat Using the Pattern
Double-breasted Women’s Waistcoat: A Detailed Look
What are the constructional features of this waistcoat? The model is sewn from linen fabric. Don’t be concerned by slight wrinkles and creases in the finished garment. These characteristics are indicators of the fabric’s natural quality.
Fig. 1. Women’s Double-breasted Waistcoat
The back length of the finished waistcoat (for sizes 36-42) measures: 78.5 cm – 79 cm – 79.5 cm – 80 cm. The model is slightly tapered at the side seams, without darts or princess seams. It features a notched collar. The front panels have welt pockets with flaps.
Tailoring notes:
- The pattern accommodates sizes EU 36-42 (US 10-16, RU 42-48).
- Incorporates professional details such as welt pockets with flaps.
- Design emphasizes a slightly extended shoulder line for a contemporary silhouette.
- side seams and the center back line decorate by white tape.
Fig. 2. The waistcoat is decorated along the side seams and back
- A distinguishing feature of this model is the partial lining made from white poplin. This design choice can elevate any garment to a high-end piece! For more details, read more: Partial Jacket Lining
Fashionable Waistcoats from designer collections are shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 3. Women’s Waistcoats from the Collections of Fashion Designers
How to Download the Double-Breasted Waistcoat Pattern?
The waistcoat sketch is shown in Fig. 4. The pattern is developed for sizes 36-42. The ease allowance for the bust measurement for this model is approximately 9.5 cm.
Fig. 4. Women’s waistcoat sketch
Choose the pattern in your required size using the measurement table in Fig. 5. You can decrease or increase this pattern using the grading method
Fig. 5. Basic women’s measurements table for sizes EU 36-42
The downloadable women’s Waistcoat pattern is available in two formats – full-size and split for printing on A4 sheets. To download the ready-made waistcoat pattern, click on the icon below. The pattern does not have seam allowances and hem allowances.
Important! Before cutting, any pattern should be checked. The simplest way to do this is to pin the paper pattern pieces along the seams and try it on the body. This way, you can assess the accuracy of the fit of your future garment.
To contents ▴How to check if a pattern is printed correctly
The pattern sheet layout is shown in Fig. 6. To ensure printing correctly, pdf-version includes a test square measuring 100 x 100 mm (approximately 4″ x 4″).
Why is this necessary? Sometimes, printer settings can cause the image to compress. To prevent this, make sure your printer settings are set to “Actual Size” or “100% Scale.” It’s crucial to measure the test square after printing and double-check the assembled pattern to avoid any errors.
Fig. 6. The sewing pdf-pattern sheet
How to Cut and Sew a Women’s Waistcoat
Download and print the pattern, assemble the sheets, select your size, and cut out the pattern pieces along the outlines. Additionally, copy the following details onto tracing paper: facing, upper collar, under collar.Women’s Double-Breasted Waistcoat Pattern Details is shown in Fig. 7. The pattern does not have seam allowances and hem allowances.
Fig. 7. Women’s Double-Breasted Waistcoat Pattern Details
What you’ll need for your waistcoat
- Approximately 2 yards (1.85 m) of 57″ (145 cm) wide linen fabric
- 1.25 yards (1.15 m) of white poplin fabric for lining
- Medium-weight fusible interfacing for reinforcing facings and back neck facing
- 4 buttons ø 28 mm
- 4 buttons ø 12 mm
- 2,0 m of white tape for decorating the side seams and the center back line, about 1.5 cm wide
- white bias binding tape for finishing the edges of facings
- Sewing Thread Madeira Aerofil № 120
Fabric recommendations: linen, wool, crepe and any suiting fabrics.
Required Sewing Equipment:
- Straight stitch Sewing Machine – for sewing side seams, shoulder seams, and sleeve seams in both main and lining fabrics, as well as for constructing pockets.
Main fabric cutting instructions:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Facing – 2 pieces
- Back neck facing – 1 piece on fold
- Pocket flap – 4 pieces
- Upper collar – 1 piece
- Under collar – 1 piece
- Back Armhole Facing – 2 pieces
- Front Armhole Facing – 2 pieces
- Pocket bag 2 (2 rectangles approximately 7.5″ (19 cm) long and 7.5″ (19 cm) wide each) – 2 pieces.
Cut all pieces with 5/8″ (1.5 cm) seam allowances and hem allowances (4 cm).
Lining fabric cutting instructions:
- Front – 2 pieces (cut to exclude the front facings)
- Pocket bag 2 (2 rectangles approximately 7.5″ (19 cm) long and 7.5″ (19 cm) wide each) – 2 pieces.
Cut all pieces with 5/8″ (1.5 cm) seam allowances.
To contents ▴How to Sew a Women’s Waistcoat Using the Pattern
We recommend constructing the Waistcoat using the same technique as for the pajama-style jacket with partial lining.
Fig. 8. How to Sew a Women’s Waistcoat with partial lining
Finish the neckline of the back and armholes with self-fabric facings.
Fig. 9. Women’s Waistcoat with partial lining
Handmade buttonholes. Make buttonholes on the right front panel of the vest.For detailed instructions on creating handmade buttonholes, refer to our masterclass at the link provided: How to make a Buttonhole by Hand
Fig. 10. Handmade buttonholes on the waistcoat
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