He is getting tricky to take photos of now he moves way to fast!
This Hero Vest is super snuggly. I had a little strip of left-over fleece left over from the kid’s blankets and was able to use it to line Harvey’s Hero Vest.
For the exterior fabric, I used some grey interlock that has been going strong for ages…I’ve also used it to make Tommy some PJs and Harvey some trackies and still have a little left! It is a grey interlock that I bought from Crafty Mamas a long time ago and is lovely quality but I don’t always love interlock. It is great to sew with but I find it tends to stretch out over time. I’m happy to use it when the edges are being bound with ribbing or a jersey band though as it doesn’t stretch when it is being held in place by a more stable knit. It is so lovely and soft though. The green ribbing was also from Crafty Mamas.
If you’ve got kids to sew for as the weather gets cooler, I highly recommend a Hero Vest. It’s easy to layer over a long-sleeved tshirt, keeping them warm without the restrictions of a big jacket.
The hood is great, but Harvey hates keeping it on! He will learn…
I recommend sewing a size bigger than you usually would for this pattern because the vest is designed to be layered over other clothing. This is a size 1 and Harvey is just starting to wear some size 1 clothes. I love the change in seasons…lots of sewing for me to do to update the wardrobes ready for the Winter months ahead!
SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Hero Vest pattern (avaliable as an instant download here)
Grey interlock knit
Lime green ribbing
Grey chevron fleece
