SEWING TIPS & INSPIRATION
FLD VEST is a reversible vest with a relaxed, comfortable fit. The vest is made from two layers of fabric, allowing you to create two different looks. Add two or four ties and as many pockets as you like to suit your preferred style.
The pattern includes two sizes: S/M and L/XL.
The pattern is available as either a printed sewing pattern or a downloadable PDF pattern. If you order a printed pattern, you will receive a physical sewing pattern along with sewing instructions, delivered to your address. If you choose a digital pattern instead, you will receive a digital file that you can download and print yourself. You can find more information about this at the bottom of the page.
Skill level
Beginner – Intermediate
This pattern is suitable for sewists with basic sewing skills who are comfortable sewing right sides together, pressing seams, applying binding and working with multiple layers of fabric.
Fabric
This pattern is designed for Fine Little Day fabrics. Choose one of our 100% linen jacquard-woven fabrics and make use of the fabric's two colour-inverted sides to create a reversible vest.
In addition to the fabric, you will need approximately 120 cm of binding. You can purchase ready-made bias binding in a colour that complements your fabric, or make your own using the fabric. The binding is used to finish the armholes and can also be used for the ties.
Fabric requirements
For fabric 150 cm wide you will need approx. 60 cm each of two different fabrics of a similar weight and quality, to make the vest reversible.
Materials & Tools:
• Fabric
• Binding / bias binding: approx. 120 cm
• Sewing thread
• Sewing machine
• Measuring tape
• Pins
• Fabric scissors
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Paper scissors
Tips before you start sewing
While developing this pattern, we came up with a few ideas on how to customize it to suit your body and personal style. Here are some of our tips!
We love sharing your creations! Here you can see how others have made their vests and find inspiration for your own sewing project.
Here you'll find more information about how it works when you purchase the pattern as a digital PDF.
You will receive a digital PDF sewing pattern that you can download and print at home on A4 paper. Of course, step-by-step sewing instructions are included!
Once your purchase is complete, your PDF pattern will be sent to the email address you provided at checkout. No physical product will be shipped.
Yes! The digital PDF pattern is designed to be printed on standard A4 paper. The pattern includes instructions on how to print and assemble the pattern pieces.
No, a regular printer that can print on A4 paper is all you need.
Yes! Simply save the PDF file so you can print the pattern again whenever you like. The patterns are intended for personal use only and may not be shared or resold.
Print the pattern at 100% scale, without scaling it to fit the paper. Print page 1 first and measure the test square – it should measure 5 x 5 cm. Once you've checked the measurements, you can print the remaining pages.
Then arrange the sheets in the order shown in the "Preparing the Pattern" section and tape them together.
If you haven't received access to your pattern after purchase, or if something else doesn't seem right, please don't hesitate to contact us at hej@finelittleday.com. We'll be happy to help!
