I've decided to make a short leather V-neck vest with my newly aquired leather but I can't find a pattern for a short vest anywhere. Picture a sleeveless v-neck choli that laces up the front and at the sides instead of seams. I've looked everywhere and can't find anything! All I really need is a short vest pattern, like a turkish vest that isn't an underbust. Do you have a favorite, or know a site that you would recommend? Thanks so much!
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 8:40 AMYou might find something from Folkwear: www.folkwear.com/patternindex.html
Or, how are you at altering patterns? Sometimes I got to JoAnne's and peruse the $1.99 patterns for something that has the right lines and then alter it. That might work too. -
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Tue, May 13, 2008 - 8:41 AMNot bad at altering them provided its simple alternations like changing the neckline or shortening things. Major alterations like reconstructing things is a little tougher! -
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 9:00 AMYou could probably do it easily then. If you could find a pattern with the basic shape you want, then you could alter the neckline. If it doesn't work then all you've lost is a cheap-o pattern (assuming you try it out on throw away fabric first, not your happy new leather). And if it works you can make a better pattern out of butcher paper or something.
Or, you could get and Atira or Folkwear pattern and just alter the neckline.
Many possibilites. You're clever, I can't wait to see what you come up with. :o)
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 9:02 AMsimplicity 5359 has a pattern for a vest or "choli" top that can be modified. take the sleeves off, and lace up the sides =)
Simplicity's 2941 also has a vest pattern...
4079 can be shortened into a vneck short vest...
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 9:04 AMHoly crap, I'm a dork. There *is* a pattern that is closer to what you are looking for. I haven't tried it though I've been curious.
www.madamexcostumes.com/newpag...ns.html
Madame X' pattern # 9803 - Adjustable Ghawazee Coat and Turkish Vest. It's laced up on the sides.
That might be a better starting point.
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 10:33 AMThis one doesnt lace the way she is wanting it to lace.
I have the pattern, I love it, but for what she is going to need, I recomend using a commercial pattern (like simplicity) and doing some minor alterations on them...
But it's a great pattern really! -
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 1:02 PMI'm glad I posted that then. I've been curious about those pattern. Thanks for the review! :o)
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 10:36 AMArtemis Imports has several styles of short vest patterns. www.artemisimports.com
Click on Costume Patterns, scroll down, and look for Saadia's Vest (this pattern runs SMALL!!!!), scroll down farther for the Adjustable Vest, and still farther down is Turkish Dancer
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 12:57 PMI use a fitted bodice pattern that I altered to fit me (though I don't work in leather). I based it on a McCall's costume, and just altered the bust to fit me, and shortened it. Simplicity has bodice patterns, too. Just make sure you use more eyelets than they recommend. -
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Tue, May 13, 2008 - 1:58 PMthis one
www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4994.htm -
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Wed, May 14, 2008 - 6:45 AMThanks Erika! That looks almost exactly like what I want. I'm wondering what to do about the darts in the back though, any ideas on how to make that work on leather? -
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Wed, May 14, 2008 - 8:01 AMFaedra,
I know nothing about working with leather. The darting at the back of the vest Erika linked to is to *snug up* the vest to the body. You might be able to adjust the pattern - fold the darts on the pattern before you cut. -
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Wed, May 14, 2008 - 10:45 AMI agree on the folding of the darts to snug up the back.
Then you just have to cut one shape =)
Works wonders!
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 2:00 PMoohhhhh!!! I dont know why I always forget about BURDA!!!!
love love love them!
this vest is cute!
www.burdafashion.com/en/Patt...356.html
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Re: Short Vest Pattern?
Tue, May 13, 2008 - 7:10 PMjust remember the fitting over your bust when altering, if you haven't actually studied pattern drafting (or-even if you have, as my vest shows...hahaha >.> ...... <.<..... ) then it can be tricky to switch the darts into princess seams or into the other seams. to that end, don't worry about the length, sleeves, necklines, or any of that, just that you have a way to fit it and the seams are where you want them.
