Simplicity 1499 | The Perfect Layering Piece!
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After a couple of heavily involved projects, I always like to cleanse my sewing palette with something really quick and easy, like this adorable little vest.
I used Simplicity 1499 and this really cool down fabric I found at Joann's.
I cut the size 14 and this baby sewed up so quickly. The only thing that extended the construction process was the seam binding. I wrote a tutorial on how I sew bias tape with mitered corners.
I've worked with prequilted fabric like this before, but it was years ago and I still wear my Simplicity 2812 jacket.
I found this fabric pretty easy to sew using my BERNINA Walking Foot and a Microtex needle. I used my serger to finish the seams.
I love the bias tape finish.
And I am always excited about a metal exposed zipper.
I love this vest and I think I'll be making at least one more!
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19 comments
Love how you finished it up with the bias tape. Totally put new meaning to a vest! I already have the boots so I definitely need to add this to my list of projects!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a quick piece to make. I can't wait to make another! Thanks pdowdie!
DeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Faye!
DeleteLove this vest. The bias tape binding really makes it special. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteI love it and currently working on the view with the slanted zipper.
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That's awesome! thanks Dee!
DeleteVery nice! I don't know how you snag such good finds at Joanne's!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa!
DeleteCute! I was eyeing this fabric at Joann's, too. Love how your vest turned out.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carmen. I think I'll go back and get the red.
ReplyDeleteHi, I just want to say that your beauty and confidence shine though in every photo you post. And you are a great sewist, too. I enjoy seeing the clothing that you have made.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cindy!
DeleteLovely vest Ms. Erica! Quick project though? This vest looks totally RTW and very detailed (long) project! I was so surprised to see you mention it was quick! I love vests and just have not made as many as I would like. You may have inspired me to change that!
ReplyDeleteIt was really quick. The vest itself could've been sewn within an hour. The binding is what slows it down. But you can turn on a movie and be done! Thanks Myra!
DeleteAs soon as I saw your post and that this was a pattern, went right out and bought it....well I waited a week until the pattern went on sale but anywhooo I got it and my fabric. I paid this pattern no mind until I aw yours. Thanks for posting this super cute vest.
ReplyDeleteI was casually flipping through the book, and there it was. So glad I found it! Thanks Michelle!
DeleteI just finished and posted on Pattern Review this very same pattern, and the very same fabric! Someone tipped me to your blog and I had to check it out. It's such a great pattern and LOVE the fabric. You did exactly what I did, using the walking foot the entire construction.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, wonderful pictures!