By The Modern Sewing Co., Devon Waistcoat is a PDF sewing pattern.

File Name: Devon Waistcoat｜Type: ZIP｜Size: 10.5MB

Garment Details: The Devon Waistcoat is a versatile, stylish layer no matter the season, with a relaxed fit and unique design features. The fastening options gives each piece a different personality and the lining enables extra cosy winter versions or a lightweight summer finish, which could even be reversible. 

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including UK Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

The Devon Waistcoat is a simple cut that can be made fitted or oversized depending on how you imagine wearing it. Your ‘true’ size (the size you would normally select) will fit well over light layers. If you‘d like to wear your waistcoat over thicker winter jumpers you might like to choose one or two sizes bigger.

Finished Garment Measurements in cm.

UK 4 | US 0 | EU 33 Bust - 84cm, Waist - 86cm, Length - 54cm

UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34 Bust - 89cm, Waist - 91cm, Length - 54.5cm

UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36 Bust - 94cm, Waist - 96cm, Length - 55cm

UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 99cm, Waist - 101cm, Length - 55.5cm

UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40 Bust - 104cm, Waist - 106cm, Length - 56cm

UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42 Bust - 109cm, Waist - 111cm, Length - 56.5cm

UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44 Bust - 114cm, Waist - 116cm, Length - 57cm

UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46 Bust - 119cm, Waist - 121cm, Length - 57.5cm

UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48 Bust - 124cm, Waist - 126cm, Length - 58cm

UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50 Bust - 129cm, Waist - 131cm, Length - 58.5cm

UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52 Bust - 134cm, Waist - 136cm, Length - 59cm

UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54 Bust - 139cm, Waist - 141cm, Length - 59.5cm

UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56 Bust - 144cm, Waist - 146cm, Length - 60cm

Suitable fabrics: This piece works in a huge range of fabrics such as wool, twill, denim, canvas, quilting, heavy linen. Lining fabric options include cotton, linen, wool and sherpa fleece.

Fabric requirements: The lay-plans are done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage. 

Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 100cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 120cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 120cm

Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 130cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 140cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 160cm

Trims required: Matching thread, 2 x buttons or snaps, 75cm of good quality iron on fusing, thread in a colour of your choice

Skill level: This pattern is recommend for intermediate sewers. 

Construction techniques: Patch pocket, sewing an outer shell and lining shell, bagging out the lining, slip stitching, buttons and button holes or snap fastenings, pressing and topstitching.

The PDF Pattern comes with in depth written instructions, an A4 & US Letter tiles (37 pages for printing) and an A0 version (2 pages for printing). 

Pages to print: Instructions - 12, A4/US Letter - 37, A0 - 2

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Photo credits: The Modern Sewing Co.