Sewing a men's formal vest

A high-necked vest, meant to be worn with an ascot or cravat under a frock coat or cut-away coat.  Good for Victorian costumes, steampunk wear, or weddings and formal events.

ALL SEAMS ARE 5/8" OR 15mm UNLESS STATED.

******More pictures are coming in the next few days*****

I'm using this instructable to teach this to a class, and I'm photographing as I go.

Step 1 Materials

Pattern:  I used Butterick 3721, but most high-necked vest patterns will have similar instructions.  You pattern will tell you how much fabric you need on the back of the package.

Outer fabric
Lining fabric (for this instructable, I will use the same fabric for outer and liner.)
7 buttons
matching thread
Vest buckle

Sewing machine with buttonhole capability
needle
pins
shears or scissors
seam ripper

Comments

[Hatsumomo20]

Good instructable and nice wedding pics!