Hi, here is Simplicity 1756. This pattern is designed by
Cynthia Rowley.
I have some vest patterns, but I hadn't purchased double-breasted
blazer. So I bought this pattern last year.
I made two vests this time; a khaki linen version and black
polyester version.
I made
this long vest with the khaki linen. Long vests are in fashion in Japan
now. I wanted to wear it to have a casual style, so I changed the design a
great many of the parts. First, I converted the collar from double-breasted to
single-breasted. Moreover, I added 6 inches to the length. I didn't make the
button holes because I wasn't thinking of doing button up. I usually
choose a size 8 in commercial patterns, but I thought this pattern is smaller
than others. And the hip area is never too small! This vest goes well with wide
range of clothes.
I finished up the black vest a few days ago. I made it from stretch satin polyester. I usually shorten the length, but I mostly didn't change the design. I sewed the button holes and buttons, but I will not button it when I wear it.
This vest designed by Rag and Bone. Long vests (knee-length) are very popular now; I have to make the one until it goes out of fashion! I will wear it with white denim or short pants for the summer. I usually avoid white denim because they make me look fat! I think I have a pear shaped body, but the long vest can help me to hide that problem :)
Fabric: 60" 2 3/8(Khanki), 60" 1 3/4 (Black)
Total time spent: 8hours (Black)
Both your vests look so beautiful and you styled them so well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am glad of you like it:)))
DeleteI love the both style. Well they look cute - great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you!I am flatterd!
DeleteGreat styling and it fits you really well. Im more like a long-sleeve-jacket person (or just slow in following fashion :).
ReplyDeleteI like both versions, they are wardrobe staples!
Thank you for your lovely comment. I will make it longer vest again. Are you making a jacket? I can't wait for your next post:)
DeleteBeautiful, Eli!
ReplyDeleteI like how brown looks on you, but the buttons on the black. And agree with others, you're great stylist;)
Mariana
PS I'm actually not sure, is your name Eli? (I like you link it with cats, I am a cat lover)
Thank you for the kind word, Mariana!
DeleteYes, I really love cats and have a lot of Hello Kitty items:))) My name is just Eli.
I've never bothered with this pattern until your blog. You made your vests look fabulous and stylish! Are your vests same as the pattern vest back?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jennifer! I love the both vests.
DeleteI didn't make the cut outs in the back. I posted the review on PatternReview.com. You can see the back style ;)
http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/123171
Both vests are just fabulous and I agree with the others - wonderful styling!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Tomasa. I am really pleased :)))
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