Bobbins and Buttons Press Waistcoat

Buy the Press Waistcoat sewing pattern from Bobbins and Buttons. The Press Waistcoat is a super simple make with endless versatility. You can choose to fasten it with a tie, or wear it edge to edge for a clean, minimal look.

The pattern includes two construction methods. The waistcoat can be bagged out for a neat, simple finish. Or you can choose bound edges – perfect for quilted fabrics or if you’d like to make the edges a feature.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics including cotton, linen and denim. The bagged out version can be made in heavier woollen fabrics. The bound edge version could be made in lighter fabrics if quilted.

Fabric requirements: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 0.55 m (0.60 yd) // 112 cm (45") wide fabric: 0.60 - 1.00 m (0.65 - 1.05 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 24 (approx. UK 6/8 – 24/26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Optional: 2 cm (0.7") bias binding; wadding/batting if quilting or padding; ribbon/tape.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (16 pages); A1 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.

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