How to Create a Warm Vest out of a Sweat Shirt

My Hubby had a quadruple bypass 2 winters ago.  Ever since then, he has had a hard time “keeping his core warm”.  He has resorted to cutting the sleeves off sweat shirts and wearing the sweat shirt sleeveless, as part of his keeping warm agenda.  I asked my Hubby what he would like in a warm vest.  The next day he bought a sweat shirt and zipper for me to use to make one.  Here we go on the adventure of creating a Warm Vest out of a Sweat Shirt.

Step 1

Supplies:
A sweat shirt, new ($5-$10) or used (raid the closet)
Matching thread
24” jacket zipper (+/- $3, this kind releases at the bottom so you totally open your vest)
Sewing scissors
Sewing machine
Straight pins
Chalk
Straight edge
Steam Iron
Ironing board

Comments

[grannyjones]

The hood could be cut apart for inside pockets--
which could then hold miscellaneous handy stuff;
or could be located to hold those open and shake warmers
on those fiercely cold days.
I would put them where the heat felt the best.

[craftknowitall]

Thanks for the idea and thanks for looking.

[l8nite]

after a couple of spine injuries I to need to keep my back warm but don't always need/want the added weight of sleeves. I'm always on the lookout at thrift stores for sweatshirts and heavy flannel or denim work shirts that can have the arms amputated, even some light weight lined jackets and suit jackets have suffered from my razor knife surgery. An added attraction of the shirts and jackets is the additional pockets plus is there anything more redneck chic than a sleeveless suit jacket? Thank you for sharing.

[craftknowitall]

LOL, you sound like my Hubby. He hasn't taken the vest off (except for bed) since I made it. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when it needs to be washed? Thanks for looking.

[jessyratfink]

This is great. Lots of good tips too!

[craftknowitall]

Thank you!

[Dutch56]

You could save a step when it comes to the zipper by buying zipper front "hoodies" and removing the hood.

[craftknowitall]

You are right, but I was using the sweat shirt my Hubby got for me. Trust me when I do the shopping (and I will because he wants another one) I will. My Hubby has made it clear he doesn't want a hood though, and a one with out a hood will be a little harder to find. Thanks for your comment and for looking.