Hey Loves!
Fashion isn't just for the ladies. Men like to look good, too. Honestly, I like a man that cares about the way he looks. So, I was extra excited about this project. It allows me to inVest in my hubby's wardrobe and keep him looking fresh.
One of my hubby's favorite clothing items is a vest. HONESTLY, I like to see him in them. It's a close second to my favorite jeans and v-neck tee. I'm a simple girl. He doesn't have to dress up to be sexy to me.
So, for his birthday and Father's Day, I made him vests. To my surprise, they turned out great. I was sooooo nervous about it. I had never sewn anything other than a tie and bow ties for him, but I bought the pattern. The rest is history.
Here's the finished product:
I used fabric and thread from my stash and buttons I bought from Wal-Mart. My pattern was Simplicity 2346. I recreated View A with some modifications. You can view my review of the pattern here. Here are few details of each:
Gray Vest
I made this one first. I had forgotten how to use the button foot for my machine. It took me 2 hours to figure out what I was doing wrong. I gave in and read the manual. HMMMMMM Reading is fundamental. With the flip of a lever, we were in business.
The gray vest is made of gray pinstripe suiting. The lining is white with blue pin dot cotton. I used white thread and 4 dark gray buttons.
Blue Vest
I learned from my mistakes on the other vest. It took me half the time to make it. I omitted the pocket and only used 3 buttons. I did my own button spacing here. I wanted to do something a little different on this one. I think the buttons and back contrast fabric did it.
This vest is made of navy blue suiting for the front and ties and a polyester beige and navy blue abstract print. The lining is the same blue suiting. I used navy blue thread and 3 wood buttons.
I love the way these vests fit him. He got lots of compliments on them at church. I think this is going on the favorite patterns list.
If you would like a custom vest, email me at chelseaschest@gmail.com.
Smooches,
Fashion isn't just for the ladies. Men like to look good, too. Honestly, I like a man that cares about the way he looks. So, I was extra excited about this project. It allows me to inVest in my hubby's wardrobe and keep him looking fresh.
One of my hubby's favorite clothing items is a vest. HONESTLY, I like to see him in them. It's a close second to my favorite jeans and v-neck tee. I'm a simple girl. He doesn't have to dress up to be sexy to me.
So, for his birthday and Father's Day, I made him vests. To my surprise, they turned out great. I was sooooo nervous about it. I had never sewn anything other than a tie and bow ties for him, but I bought the pattern. The rest is history.
Here's the finished product:
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| Two Variations of a Classic Men's Vest |
Gray Vest
Blue Vest
This vest is made of navy blue suiting for the front and ties and a polyester beige and navy blue abstract print. The lining is the same blue suiting. I used navy blue thread and 3 wood buttons.
I love the way these vests fit him. He got lots of compliments on them at church. I think this is going on the favorite patterns list.
If you would like a custom vest, email me at chelseaschest@gmail.com.
Smooches,
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