Looking for a vest pattern for a larger woman
08-24-2016, 05:29 AM
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Looking for a vest pattern for a larger woman
Hi everybody,
Typically, a larger woman would probablynot wear a vest (at least I wouldn't feel comfortable in one)but it is a requirement of a guild for their quilt show. Does anyone know of a good pattern out there?
Thanks,
lots2do
Typically, a larger woman would probablynot wear a vest (at least I wouldn't feel comfortable in one)but it is a requirement of a guild for their quilt show. Does anyone know of a good pattern out there?
Thanks,
lots2do
08-24-2016, 05:36 AM
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08-24-2016, 08:11 AM
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When guilds make requirements like that I first complain to the organizers, and later just ignore them. You shouldn't have to buy or make a specific item of clothing for a quilt show or other event, especially if you feel uncomfortable wearing it.
08-24-2016, 08:48 AM
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I have to agree, dunster. I was part of the wearable arts group years ago and they required you to do their challenge every year. I have 3 years worth of challenge garments hanging in my closet upstairs that I never wear and don't like. I don't like working with other people's ideas or fabrics and don't find it "challenging" at all. I don't join groups that have requirements like that anymore.
08-24-2016, 12:36 PM
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Fabric.com has some free vest patterns. I checked the hornpipe pattern and it goes up to size 26. Here is a link. Click on the pattern you are interested in and there will be an option to download it.
https://www.fabric.com/creativity-he...downloads.aspx
https://www.fabric.com/creativity-he...downloads.aspx
08-24-2016, 02:27 PM
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Thank you so much. I'll check the links. The thrift shop is a good idea too. When this person joined this guild, she had no idea there were such requirements. just trying to help her out.
08-25-2016, 08:38 AM
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A suggestion about the vest for a larger figure. Make it a bit longer and make sure the shoulders fit and the dart works. Many of us have a bit of a sloping shoulder and it makes a vest/blouse hang odd. This coupled with a poor dart give the garment a boxey look. If these 2 items are 'fixed', the item will fit nicely. Another thing would be to add a band to the front or trim down the front. This will draw the eye to it (if the regulations allow it).
08-25-2016, 08:53 AM
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A suggestion about the vest for a larger figure. Make it a bit longer and make sure the shoulders fit and the dart works. Many of us have a bit of a sloping shoulder and it makes a vest/blouse hang odd. This coupled with a poor dart give the garment a boxey look. If these 2 items are 'fixed', the item will fit nicely. Another thing would be to add a band to the front or trim down the front. This will draw the eye to it (if the regulations allow it).
The shoulder part is important - most of us that have gained weight have not gotten noticeably wider shoulders!
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