SHERPA
Super cozy and comfortable, this sleeveless vest features bound edges, along with a button closure. The slightly round shape is achieved with back darts. Its two neckline types will give you a different look each time. You can choose between piped or patch pockets with either a bagged or bound finish. This model is preferably lined but with an easy flat-lining method. It can also be made without a lining. Designed for knit or woven fabric.
- Level: from beginner to intermediate
- Pattern for sizes : 34 to 52 (European) / 2 to 22 (US) / 4 to 24 (UK)
- 8 possible variations
- Seam allowances included (see quality chart)
- Detailed sewing tutorial video (AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 22ND)
- Bilingual English-French pattern
- More pictures #sherpapattern #atelierscammit
PAPER PATTERN: instruction booklet + full size pattern > A0 (no overlapping)
PDF PATTERN: instruction file + projector file + full size pattern to print and assemble (1 layer per size and 2 printing formats: A0 = 2 pages / A4 and US Letter = 15 + 15 + 6 pages)
What you will learn with this pattern (see the videos of the main techniques here):
- Using a bias tape to finish edge (= binding*)
- Sewing knit with or without serger
- Making piped pockets
- Sewing patch pockets
- Sewing darts
- Attaching a lining flat
Recommended fabrics:
- FABRIC: medium-heavy to heavy 270-400 gsm (or 8-12 oz.), soft woven fabrics (woolen, jacquard) or stable knit fabrics (sweatshirt, sherpa). Stretch factor* : 10 to 40 % (0-2% elastane)
- LINING: light to medium 180-270 gsm, woven (batiste, poplin) or knit (jersey, milano).
All version has been made size 38 without any modification (Johanna’s measurements: 1m75 - 87/71/95) unless otherwise stated below :
- Beige version: worn with an HORIZON t-shirt and an EQUILIBRE pants.
- Multicolored bias version: worn with a store-bought sweater.
- Leopard version: worn with an ATTITUDE pants and a FRIMAS hood.
Find information about the fabrics used under each photo posted on Instagram.
Visit the blog to learn how to adjust the pattern for height.
Measures:
Sizes (body measures) EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Height (inches) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Bust (inches) | 29,9 | 31,5 | 33,1 | 34,6 | 36,2 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 | 47,6 | 50,0 |
Waist (inches) | 22,8 | 24,4 | 26,0 | 27,6 | 29,1 | 31,1 | 33,5 | 35,8 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 |
Hip (inches) | 32,3 | 33,9 | 35,4 | 37,0 | 38,6 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 | 47,6 | 50,0 | 52,4 |
Biceps (inches) | 9,2 | 9,7 | 10,2 | 10,6 | 11,1 | 11,7 | 12,4 | 13,1 | 13,8 | 14,5 | 15,2 |
Finished garment EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Bust* (inches) | 40,0 | 41,6 | 43,2 | 44,8 | 46,3 | 48,3 | 50,7 | 53,0 | 55,4 | 57,7 | 60,1 |
Total length* (inches) | 22,1 | 22,4 | 22,8 | 23,2 | 23,6 | 24,1 | 24,6 | 25,0 | 25,5 | 26,0 | 26,5 |
Garment bottom (inches) | 41,1 | 42,6 | 44,2 | 45,8 | 47,4 | 49,3 | 51,7 | 54,0 | 56,4 | 58,8 | 61,1 |
*The elasticity rate of your fabric may increase these measurements accordingly!
Supplies:
For sizes | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
Fabric 55" wide (inches) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Lining 55" wide (inches) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
Woven bias 0.08" | max 275" | max 315" | max 350" | ||||||||
Buttons | 4 or 5 x 0.05-0.06" | ||||||||||
Fusible interfacing | max 32” |