The Miller Vest Pattern 18-28, Merchant & Mills

A softly structured waistcoat with a boxy fit, two welt pockets and a simple stitched belt at the back. Layer up in the winter or wear on its own in the summer in a tumbled linen.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - intermediate. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make)

Fabric suggestions - 5-8oz linen, 5-10oz denim, light - medium weight corduroy, wool, wool blends, cotton canvas or twill. For the lining: lightweight wovens such as calico, cotton lawn, cotton, cotton blends, Tencel/linen (when choosing your cloth consider that the lining fabric may be visible).

Notions:

• Matching thread.
• Interfacing - 0.65M/ 3/4YD.
• Buttons - 6 x 1.5cm/ 3/4".
• Buckle Slider - 2.5cm / 1" or two extra buttons