The Cozy Layers Vest is a beginner-friendly quilted vest sewing pattern (instant PDF download) in 8 sizes, XXS–3XL (US 00–24, EU 28–56, UK/AU 2–28). Sew it from pre-quilted fabric, quilt your own, or upcycle an old quilt. Then choose a cropped or full length and close it with buttons, snaps, or nothing at all.
What you get
- Layered PDF pattern in A4, US Letter and A0 (copy shop), so you can print only your size
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Projector file: no printing, taping or tracing
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36-page step-by-step written sewing instructions with photos, written for complete beginners
- PDF printing guide
- You receive one PDF with a link that opens all the pattern files
Pattern details
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Skill level: Beginner, with only 3 pattern pieces (2 fronts and 1 back on the fold)
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Lengths: cropped or full length, both included
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Closures: 4 buttons, 4 snap sets, or an open front
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Edges: finished with twill tape binding, so there's no facing
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Seam allowance: 1 cm (3/8") included
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Fabric: pre-quilted fabric plus lining, or outer fabric, batting and lining if you quilt your own (diamond or onion quilting both work)
Size chart (body measurements)
- XXS: bust 76–80 cm / 30–31.5", waist 56–60 cm / 22–23.5"
- XS: bust 82–85 cm / 32.5–33.5", waist 62–65 cm / 24.5–25.5"
- S: bust 87–90 cm / 34.5–35.5", waist 67–70 cm / 26.5–27.5"
- M: bust 92–97 cm / 36.5–38", waist 72–76 cm / 28.5–30"
- L: bust 100–104 cm / 39.5–41", waist 80–84 cm / 31.5–33"
- XL: bust 109–114 cm / 43–45", waist 89–94 cm / 35–37"
- XXL: bust 119–124 cm / 47–49", waist 99–104 cm / 39–41"
- 3XL: bust 130–135 cm / 51–53", waist 109–114 cm / 43–45"
You will need
A sewing machine (with a buttonhole setting if you're using buttons), all-purpose thread, a 90/14 quilting needle, twill tape at least 2 cm (3/4") wide, tailor's chalk, pins or clips, and fabric scissors. Add a walking foot if you're quilting your own fabric. Full fabric yardage for every size and fabric width is in the instructions and the product photos.
Good to know
- This is a digital pattern. Nothing is posted to you.
- Print at "Actual size" / 100% and check the test square.
- Pattern tested by a group of sewists.
- For personal use. Please don't share or resell the files.