About Me

My photo
Los Olivos, California, United States
You can reach me at fool4fabric (at) gmail (dot) com

Thursday, August 23, 2012

A VESTed Interest...

I search for the perfect vest like some women look for the perfect purse; I wear vests not only for travel, but I wear them most mornings when Dave and I walk our daily 4 miles. I have bought many vests from travel sites, with lots of great pockets, but stylish, they aren't. So....

This is adapted from S2153, the first Simplicity pattern I've used in a long time. I made it from a silver crushed taffeta from Online Fabric Store and lined it in a silver stretch taffeta from the same source. I added my usual inside pockets, and there are 4 pockets on the outside...

I THINK I LOVE IT!!!


I've been wearing it all morning; I was afraid the 100% polyester might be too hot, but it's not, and even with the stretch taffeta lining, it's as light as air.

This is the inside, showing the pockets...I could probably wear it this side out, if I wanted to.

I wound up slashing and changing a lot; the vest was way too boxy, so I copied a curve from my favorite tee and laid it on both the fashion fabric and the lining. That helped a lot; then I cut the top of the armholes way back, and that helped even more. The trim on the inside pockets and through the collar casing and waist casing is a favorite black and white striped ribbon; and I just "happened" to have a silver herringbone zipper in the right length...




Ready to go!

Posted by at 12:34 PM
Labels: , , ,

55 comments:

  1. shamsAugust 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Wow, Margy, this looks so great! I love that crushed taffeta and the metallic zipper.

    ReplyDelete
  2. JudithAugust 23, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Just love everything about it - great idea to add shaping and extra pockets... Now you can stop searching for the perfect vest - you have it on!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyAugust 23, 2012 at 4:52 PM

      Thank you, Judith...you may just be right!

      Delete
  3. JillybejoyfulAugust 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    You've outdone yourself once again! FABulous fabric choice, and it looks great on you (but of course....)

    Love the zip!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Joyce in NCAugust 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    This is a great looking vest!

    ReplyDelete
  5. AndreaAugust 23, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Love it, Margie, it's just fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  6. BelindaAugust 23, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    You look so stylish!

    ReplyDelete
  7. kbencoAugust 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    That is the most stylish travel vest I have ever seen.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyAugust 23, 2012 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you, Karen...that was what I was aiming for!

      Delete
  8. NancyDaQAugust 23, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Wonderful! I just adore it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. SueC56August 23, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I love it, too! Let's here it for vests and pockets!
    I'm new to reading your blog, so I'm going to prowl around and see if I can find more pictures of vests.

    SueC

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:01 PM

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Delete
    2. MargyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM

      Thanks, SueC56...look back at a post I did in October 2011, where I mentioned my love for vests....

      Delete
  10. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Margy,
    Your vest is gorgeous and the fact that it is light as air makes it perfect.

    BTW,
    What kind of shoes are those? They look stylish (expect nothing less from you) and comfortable.
    Leslie (lessalt)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyAugust 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

      Thank you, Leslie...the shoes are Arche Laius Galaxy...I'm not sure how to make a link on this reply, but they're available at Endless.com. They are French shoes, a little pricey, but absolutely wonderful and comfortable. I have half a dozen pair and they get a workout on my trips, as they're stylish and COMFORTABLE!

      Delete
  11. DillianderAugust 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    How fabulous! You did a great job and it looks stunning.

    ReplyDelete
  12. GailAugust 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    I'd call this vest the Apple - a perfect marriage of form and function.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyAugust 23, 2012 at 8:48 PM

      oooooh, to this Apple fan, that's the ultimate compliment!

      Delete
  13. RhondaBussAugust 23, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Success!! Oh so stylish.

    ReplyDelete
  14. SueAugust 23, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    So stylish and practical - I love vests too, but probably don't wear them enough!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyAugust 24, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      Thanks, Sue...I love not having to carry a purse....

      Delete
  15. MaryMMAugust 23, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    This is perfection! I want one just like it.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Linda TAugust 24, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    That vest is so YOU. You look great!

    ReplyDelete
  17. MarlaAugust 24, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I love the trim details and your metallic looking fabric. Very stylish vest!

    ReplyDelete
  18. LynnAugust 24, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Margy--you show us the wonderful possibilities of a limited color scheme combined with lots of creativity. Fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  19. MargyAugust 24, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Thank you, Lynn! It's a challenge!

    ReplyDelete
  20. MarthaAugust 24, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I adore your vest, Margy! So edgy, so current, so you.

    ReplyDelete
  21. pdiddlyAugust 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    you should love this vest its beautiful and goes so well with your colouring.......... love it

    ReplyDelete
  22. DixieAugust 24, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Wowzer, this vest is so cool! I love the fabrics, and your zipper and ribbon add the perfect finishing touches. Great work!

    ReplyDelete
  23. VickiAugust 25, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Love it!!!! The fabric is gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  24. MaggieAugust 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Wow, Mom!! It looks fantastic! When you described it to me on the phone I had forgotten the part about the crushed taffeta...I'm drooling over here and can't wait to see it in person next weekend. Fabulous! Coco

    ReplyDelete
  25. AnitaAugust 26, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Wow, that's a great vest! I stumbled upon your blog last week and I'm loving everything you make. It's been a great inspiration for me to get going with the sewing!

    ReplyDelete
  26. AnnAugust 26, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    I just purchased the same pattern; hardly ever even look at Simplicity patterns. I really like the fabric you chose. I love to wear vests in cooler weather rather than long sleeve jackets.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Amy W.August 27, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Oh my..what can I write to add that's not already been said!!
    The picture of you wearing your vest should be showing in next month's Vogue magazine!!!

    ReplyDelete
  28. LouisaAugust 27, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I can't believe you made such a fantastic vest out of such a ho-hum pattern. Amazing! Inspirational too. I need something like this now.

    ReplyDelete
  29. MargyAugust 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Be my guest, Louisa...I've been wearing it constantly!

    ReplyDelete
  30. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Are there any instructions for the pockets in your vest?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MargyMarch 8, 2015 at 6:17 PM

      Hi, Jane...see my post of Thursday, May 30, 2013...it's a tutorial on the pockets.

      Delete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)