My favorite fiddle player saw my tablecloth dress (Butterick 6195), and offhandedly commented, “that would make a nice vest.” A couple weeks later he was wearing it. I did a lot of piecing to match the print, and had just enough fabric. Hint: if you’re doing something like this, and shopping for it on a road trip returning from a holiday, get a yard or two more than you think you’ll need. The pattern is easy to make. I made it reversible so he gets two looks for the effort of one.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sally Norton –
I made the skirt and the double cape. Both patterns are simple to make and would be ideal projects for a beginner. The pattern specifies a casing with elastic in the skirt waistband. I changed this; I gathered the skirt, cut the waistband to my measurement (also cutting interfacing), attached the skirt to the waistband, and finished it with a hook and eye closure. The pattern for the cape is unlined; I added a bag lining and an interlining (for extra warmth). I’m delighted with the outfit and plan to make another cape and then the vest.
Rated 4 out of 5
Patricia Cannata –
I made the double cape and changed it slightly adding extra length to both layers so it provides all over warmth. Very easy pattern. Perfect for a beginner.
Rated 5 out of 5
Kathleen Crowley –
It is an excellent pattern with good instructions and illustrations. The finished garments (I made all three) look just like the photo on the package. As you can see in the photo, I chose to pleat the skirt and attach it to a waistband instead of making a casing for an elastic band as the patterns describes. This is a good pattern for a beginner. Start with the cape (it is the easiest) then make the skirt and last, make the vest. By the time you’ve made the vest, your confidence will have soared. You’ll have succeed at three garments and be hooked on sewing
Karen Missavage –
My favorite fiddle player saw my tablecloth dress (Butterick 6195), and offhandedly commented, “that would make a nice vest.” A couple weeks later he was wearing it. I did a lot of piecing to match the print, and had just enough fabric. Hint: if you’re doing something like this, and shopping for it on a road trip returning from a holiday, get a yard or two more than you think you’ll need. The pattern is easy to make. I made it reversible so he gets two looks for the effort of one.
Sally Norton –
I made the skirt and the double cape. Both patterns are simple to make and would be ideal projects for a beginner. The pattern specifies a casing with elastic in the skirt waistband. I changed this; I gathered the skirt, cut the waistband to my measurement (also cutting interfacing), attached the skirt to the waistband, and finished it with a hook and eye closure. The pattern for the cape is unlined; I added a bag lining and an interlining (for extra warmth). I’m delighted with the outfit and plan to make another cape and then the vest.
Patricia Cannata –
I made the double cape and changed it slightly adding extra length to both layers so it provides all over warmth. Very easy pattern. Perfect for a beginner.
Kathleen Crowley –
It is an excellent pattern with good instructions and illustrations. The finished garments (I made all three) look just like the photo on the package. As you can see in the photo, I chose to pleat the skirt and attach it to a waistband instead of making a casing for an elastic band as the patterns describes. This is a good pattern for a beginner. Start with the cape (it is the easiest) then make the skirt and last, make the vest. By the time you’ve made the vest, your confidence will have soared. You’ll have succeed at three garments and be hooked on sewing