The Billy Vest sewing pattern is a fabulous hardworking gilet. You can sew your own with sturdy, water resistant fabrics, or make one for casual city style in denim or linen fabric. Choose to sew yours lined or unlined, with facings on the inside or outside.
Sizes UK 34 - 54.
Skill level; Intermediate.
Recommended Fabrics – Oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. For the lining we’d suggest barrier lining or our light weight dry oilskin if using a traditional oilskin, otherwise – cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.
Fabric Requirements - see last image for details.
FORMATS:
- This is a multi-size sewing pattern. Including sizes UK 34 - 54
- Choose from: *Printed Pattern, *PDF download, or *PDF download printed copy
Select in dropdown box below. - This PDF pattern is made up of 2 A0 pages and 38 A4 pages.
- Printed options include A0 full size, plus instructions
- (note - PDF formats are strictly non-refundable)
Find out more about digital PDF pattern formats here.
You will also need:
0.65m interfacing.
6 x metal snaps or 15-18mm buttons
Photo credits: Merchant & Mills
