Ruffled Waistcoat
I finally got around to making this vest. This is 2/2008 116 from Burda WOF. I tried to make this back in February and got too frustrated by the pockets. It sat for months getting dusty and then finally I pulled it out the other day. The first was just muslin so this time I decided I’d finish it faster if it was fashion fabric. This is cotton shirting and rayon lining from the thrift store (yay for thrift purchases!). I omited the pockets this time around. I think the ruffles are what really make this vest exciting. I tried to jazz it up with the mismatched red buttons and the slightly hidden lining (not fully lined, tho).
Next time I think I’ll make it fully lined. The only problem I had this time was the armhole. I didn’t really read the directions… Burda tends to make me more confused with their directions, which seems to be a universal problem. And if I make it fully lined next time, I won’t have the same armhole problem. Word! And I will definitely make this again — it fits me very well.
P.S. I snipped a little V in my thumb, hence the bandaid in the pictures.
October 4th, 2008 at 10:56 am
what’s up sewing expert? no wonder you’re so fast in class, look at all these clothes you’ve sewn! this vest is super cute, you should wear it with your jeans and boots. see you Friday!
October 9th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Oh I love this waistcoat. It is so cute! You’ve done an amazing work. I especially adore the inside “coating” because the details are the ones which make such a piece of clothing really unique and wonderful!
If you have time, I would be delighted if you’d check out my blog. My mom and I also sew and craft such things and are always longing for input and inspirations! Thank you.
October 12th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
The waistcoat is SUPER cute! I’m planning to make a grey one too!
October 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Elena, Theresa, and Beth: Thanks for all the compliments! It’s a fun piece to make and easy to add some special touches, especially since you can fully line it or just a little bit like I did here.