Fabric Godmother Marlowe Waistcoat

Buy the Marlowe Waistcoat sewing pattern from Fabric Godmother. Designed to blur the line between tailoring and everyday dressing, the Marlowe Waistcoat is a modern wardrobe staple with a softly structured, feminine feel. Cut to be worn as a stand-alone top, it features a sleek, fitted silhouette that gently skims the body for an effortlessly polished look. Elevated details include a fully enclosed lining and optional welt pockets. Wear it solo through summer as a chic sleeveless top, or layered over a fine tee or shirt when the weather cools for an easy year-round piece. 

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: Medium to heavier weight woven fabrics such as cotton, denim or linen.

Fabric requirements: The quantities have been calculated with the pattern cut in one direction. You may need less if you are not using a directional fabric.

Main: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 180 - 270 cm (2 - 3 yd) // 135 cm (53") wide fabric: 160 - 260 cm (1 3/4 - 2 3/4 yd).

Lining: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 130 - 160 cm (1 1/2 - 2 yd) // 135 cm (53") wide fabric: 110 - 160 cm (1 1/4 - 2 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 30 (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The pattern is drafted for a height of 167 cm (5'6") with a B or D cup. Note this is not the same as your bra cup. If there is 5 cm (2") difference between your high bust and bust measurements, you should make the B cup version. If there is a 10 cm (4") difference, you should make the D cup version.

Notions: Iron-on interfacing, 90 cm (35") wide, 100 - 150 cm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4 yd); six to seven buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (78 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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