Cap Sleeve Vest Sewing Pattern, The Assembly Line

The ultimate layering piece with an easy fit for many body types. Cap sleeve vest works as a vest, jacket, cardigan, blazer and more. It has a straight shape, features hidden front pockets with large flaps and snap buttons for closing at front. The pattern includes both a lined and an unlined version. The vest is not difficult to sew and can be transformed from skill level average to easy in no time if you skip the lining and perhaps use sew-on snap buttons, or no buttons, for the first one.

The pattern comes carefully packaged in an envelope together with step-by-step sewing instructions.

Suggested Fabrics: 

Mid weight fabrics, but almost any fabric would work! 

Fabric Requirements:

110-120 cm fabric width
XS 2.2 m / S 2.2 m / M 2.3 m / L 2.5 m / XL-3XL N/A

140-150 cm fabric width
XS 1.8 m / S 1.9 m / M 2.0 m / L 2.0 m / XL 2.2 m / 2XL 2.2 m / 3XL 2.2 m

Lining fabric 140-150 cm - optional
XS 1.1 m / 2 1.2 m / M-L 1.3 m / XL-3XL 1.8 m

You will also need:

• Matching thread
• Snaps/press fasteners or sew-in buttons, 6 pcs
• Fusible interfacing

Ability: Intermediate

Sizing: The straight and medium-wide shape gives an easy fit so use chest and seat measurement for sizing.

Make more with this pattern:

• Lengthen it into a dress or beach robe 
• Use a thick or padded fabric for outdoor use
• Use a colourful, contrasting fabric for the lining