Short Gilet Sewing Patterns | DRCOS Patterns & How To Make

This is a sewing pattern and tutorial for a short gilet.

Unlike the Long Gilet, this design flares slightly toward the waist.

The collar has a simple structure. The Collar is placed between the outer fabric and lining, and then sewn in place.

To make the lines stable and clean, we recommend using medium-weight or slightly heavy fusible interfacing on the Facing pieces.

Please note that the front is designed to open slightly.

After printing, align the pages along the guide lines, paste them together, and cut out the pattern pieces. Seam allowances are included, so you can use the pattern as-is.

*Please press all sewn seams with an iron.

(1) Apply fusible interfacing to the Collar, Front Facing, and Back Facing.

(2) Sew bias tape to the bias tape position on the outer fabric of the Collar.

How to make bias tape

How to sew bias tape

(3) Place the two Collar pieces with right sides together. Leave the neckline edge open and sew the two pieces together. Turn right side out and shape the Collar with an iron.

(4) Sew the Front Facing and Back Facing together. Press the seam allowances open.

(5) Sew the shoulder seams, side seams, and center back seam of the Front Bodice lining and Back Bodice lining. Press the seam allowances open.

(6) Sew the Facing and lining together. Press the seam allowances downward.

(7) Match the bias tape to the bias matching position on the Bodice and sew the bias tape in place.

(8) Sew the shoulder seams, side seams, and center back seam of the Front Bodice and Back Bodice. Press the seam allowances open.

(9) Match the Collar to the Collar matching position on the Front Bodice. Baste the Collar around the neckline.

(10) Place the Bodice and lining with right sides together. Sew from one stitch stop position around the edge to the stitch stop position on the opposite side.

* Before turning right side out, make small cuts in the seam allowances at the neckline and other areas where the fabric may pull. This will give a cleaner finish.

(11) Turn the garment right side out through the opening used for bagging. Pull the armhole section through the opening and sew the armhole.

* Sew the armhole one half at a time.

(12) Shape the entire garment with an iron. Then close the hem opening.

* If the shape is difficult to set with an iron, topstitch around the garment to stabilize the shape and create cleaner lines.