BENNIE VEST – PDF SEWING PATTERN

Detailed directions and beautiful professional technique

Exceptional Pattern

The pattern was well drafted and the instructions were excellent. I did not need to make any modifications. I used a herringbone wool fabric for the vest and it looks beautiful. Would highly recommend this pattern.

Great design and fit

I used about half a metre of green Needlecord I had left from making a skirt. Not enough fabric to make the entire vest so I decided to use the lining as a back piece. I used silk organza to interline the back and give it body. I followed the instructions in full apart from the pockets which I decided to forgo; I also used a metal waistcoat buckle and jeans buttons. The instructions were very precise but I ended up purchasing the video sew along when attaching the lining. The overall finish and fit was excellent, I did not need to make any alterations to the pattern which is unusual for me. Will I make it again. Yes absolutely. If I have one gripe and it’s only small, I found that the clarity of the photographs a little grainy when trying to work out whether I was looking at the right or wrong side of a seam allowance on some sections. Photographs are great but they are difficult sometimes depicting precise areas of construction. This said, the Bennie Vest is a superb garment and looks great especially when teamed with the skirt I made in the same fabric. 10/10