Trailblazer Vest - Women/Curved Fit sewing pattern

Exterior: Wool, wool blends, corduroy, denim, pre-quilted cottons, canvas, cotton drill, suede and oil skin are all suitable fabrics. You could use quilting cottons for a spring weight vest or quilt an extra layer in between the exterior and lining fabric for extra warmth. If you wanted a puffer-style vest, then polyester or nylon with batting quilted onto it works well. A number of tester had good results using anti-pill fleece in place of batting. Please note: It is NOT recommended to use thick fabrics for both lining and exterior as it may be challenging to sew through certain areas. Lining: Traditionally you would use a slippery fabric for lining; however, cotton, linen and flannel work well too. Sherpa is also a deliciously snugly lining fabric. If using a lightweight exterior fabric, you could use pre-quilted polyester lining to provide extra warmth.

For both exterior and lining fabric: 110 cm/43" wide: 1,15 - 1,9 m // 46"- 75" 130 cm/51" wide: 1,05 - 1,65 m // 42"-65"

Separating zipper: Regular Version: Sizes a-e = 22” (56cm) zipper // Sizes f-j = 24” (61cm) zipper // Sizes k-n = 26” (66cm) zipper Collar-less version: Size a = 18” (46cm) zipper // Sizes b-i = 20” (51cm) zipper // Sizes j-l = 22” (56cm) zipper // Sizes m-n = 24” (61cm) zipper Buttons or snaps: if you do not wish to close with a zipper or are adding the wind flap Batting: if you wish to make a puffer-style vest Small strip of interfacing to stabilise the front (zipper) edge if using stretchy fabric