Retro Vest Sewing Patterns | DRCOS Patterns & How To Make

This is a free sewing pattern and tutorial for a classic retro-style vest.

Unlike modern vests, this design features a wider shoulder width and a higher neckline, giving it a more traditional appearance. It is ideal as a base pattern when making a vintage-inspired vest.

The vest can be styled as a fashionable outer layer or used as a practical inner vest for colder seasons. Adding decorative topstitching around the edges will enhance the lines and create a more polished look.

The men's size pattern has a more relaxed chest shape and less waist taper compared to the women's size pattern.

Once printed, cut along the join lines. The pattern already includes seam allowances, so it is ready to use without adding extra margins.

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(1) Sew the sides of "Front body" and "Front Body (side)" together with a sewing machine, press seam allowances open with an iron, and sew on the pocket.

(2) Sew the back center, sides, and shoulders of the "Back Body" and "Back Body (side)" together with a sewing machine, and press seam allowances open with an iron to create the shape.

* The seam allowance should be split and stitched to create a line for a clean finish.

(3) Shape "Lining Fabric" in the same way and press seam allowances open with an iron.

(4) Fold the armhole part of "Body" and "Lining Fabric" 0.5 inch in advance.

(5) Turn the "Body" and "Lining Fabric" inside out and sew around the perimeter.

* Leave a 15cm gap between the two sides when sewing around the perimeter.

* Iron the open area with a 0.5 inch iron before sewing.

* It is recommended to use the button part as the turning over part because it is a straight line.

(6) Cut off the edge of the seam allowance to make it settle, and iron the reverse side.

(7) Stitch around the perimeter of the garment, including the turned-over part.

(8) Stitch the armhole part.

(9) Attach buttonholes and buttons at the button positions.

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