I’m back today with another version of the Women’s Hero Vest.
This was my first proper test at sewing the pattern and isn’t 100% perfect, but worked out good enough to wear. Some of the changes I made to the final pattern were to bring the waist curve in a bit so that the vest has more shape to it. And I also lowered the zipper by about 1/2″ as it is sitting a bit high at the neckline on this vest and doesn’t quite reach all the way to the bottom of the waistband. Just a few minor details, but if you are studying this vest in anticipation of making your own, make sure you take those things into account!
For this vest, I used a plastic zipper, and while I like the look of the chunky zipper, after trying a few vests with metal zippers I can definitely say that the weight of the metal zipper makes the front of the vest sit much straighter than the plastic. Although it isn’t a total bother, you can see in a few of the photos that the zipper is a little bit wavy. Totally up to you whether you choose to go with plastic or metal though, they both work perfectly fine and metal are much more expensive than plastic so depends if you want to have a splurge or not.
Once again I have used flannel for the exterior of the vest (using a snugglier fabric like flannel makes the pockets extra warm too) and paired it with a dark grey polar fleece for the lining and light grey ribbing for all of the trim. Robert Kaufman’s range of Mammoth and Shetland flannels are awesome choices for the vest, particularly if you are having trouble choosing a fabric that doesn’t look too childish.
My sister quickly snapped these photos after we finished taking photos for the cover of the pattern…it was pouring with rain so don’t pay too much attention to my wild hair and red, cold nose – I’m glad I had my vest to keep me warm!
If you are wanting to purchase this pattern, don’t forget to take advantage of the introductory sale price. The Women’s Hero Vest pattern is 20% off until Saturday night!
SUPPLIES: Make It Perfect, Women’s Hero Vest pattern // Robert Kaufman, Mammoth flannel, Plaid in smoke // Dark grey polar fleece //Light grey ribbing
