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BENNIE VEST – PDF SEWING PATTERN
BENNIE VEST – PDF SEWING PATTERN
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Bennie is a vest with a "v" shaped front neckline and side slanted double jetted pockets inserted into the front princess seams. It also features four buttons at the centre front closure and a longer front hem.
On the back side, Bennie includes shoulder darts, a centre back seam, back princess seams and side ties to adjust the fit at the waist. This vest is fully lined.
Due to the nature of digital files, we do not accept returns on our PDF patterns or products.
SUITABLE FABRICS
Woven lightweight fabrics with very little to no stretch percentage. Suitings, crepes, linen, twill, natural and synthetic suiting, gaberdine.
Lining: soft lightweight fabrics, lightweight cotton, habotai, cupro, satin viscose and acetate.
Interfacing: choose woven polyester or viscose, light-weight to mid-weight interfacing (make sure to test it first).
NOTIONS
- 4 buttons of 1.2 cm–1.5 cm (1/2"–5/8") diameter
- Stay tape - bias and straight edge tape
- 1 spool of matching thread
- Basting thread - no special thread required
TOOLS
- Sewing machine
- Steam iron
- Tailor’s ham
- Chalk
- Ruler
- Hand sewing needle
- Wood clapper
- Sleeve board
- Buttonhole cutter
LEVEL & FILES
LEVEL
- Intermediate 3/5
FILES
- Complete photographed sewing instructions available in PDF
- A0 Copyshop PDF file
- Plotter A0 width PDF file with continuous printing
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A4 paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- Letter paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- This is a multi-size sewing pattern set in layers
- Includes seam allowances
SIZE & HEIGHT
SIZE
6 to 22 UK, 34 to 50 EU, 2 to 18 US
All of our patterns are drafted to fit B cup size.
Available from bust 80 cm to 112 cm - 31 1/2" to 44"
Available from hip 87 cm to 119 cm - 34 1/4" to 46 3/4"
HEIGHT
The pattern is offered in two height groups: 160 and 170 cm (5’3” and 5’7”), when buying this pattern you should select the closest height to your body, if you are in the middle choose the tallest. Both patterns have exactly the same width around the body, the only difference is in the length.
If you are outside these groups, you may need to alter the pattern length at the lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern pieces.
For more info check our Size Cart page.
Customer Reviews
This vest is elegant, chic, fits perfect in every body I’ve tested! We’ve tested almost every size there’s available and it’s incredible how there’s a perfect size for everyone. We did with 100% cotton, and with gabardine fabric, they both looked lovely!
Bella’s patterns are so detailed and unlike many sewing patterns from the big companies. Following her instructions allows you to make a garment that is beautifully tailored and finished. I’ve made both the waistcoat and the Traveller coat and am so pleased with how they’ve both turned out. They both look really crisp and polished and I’m sure I’ll be wearing both for many years . Don’t be daunted when seeing how long the instructions are! If you steadily follow through them you’ll be so pleased with the final results!
I definitely recommend the masterclass video in addition to the pattern. I am a beginner and I have learned so much. It’s better than any sewing class! The finished product is incredibly elegant as well.
Please make more masterclasses for your other patterns! There is nothing else like it out there.
My first ever waistcoat, or vest, and the Masterclass was invaluable. I made a size larger than my usual, as I will wear the vest over a shirt. Lots of learning during this sew, I will definitely make another! PDF pattern was easy assemble, and I did block interface as advised. A great adventure in tailoring!
I had only 3 days to finish the vest so I also bought the master class video to be sure to understand quickly. This turned out to be a good idea as the vest is not without challenging details. The instructions and the video made the job very pleasant ad the result is very nice. On top of the Billy trousers.
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