Shreds of scrap fabric stitched together through layers of dis-solvable web make this unique short vest. Several design ideas included.
Suggested Fabrics: Scarps of lt to med wt cottons. Foundations: Muslin. Lining: (if you choose to use fabric on the bottom layer of the vest) lt to med wt cotton or lining fabric. Back with shredded fabric yoke (opt); med to heavy wt cottons.
Notions: thread, all purpose, the colors of the binding fabric, Nylon mono-filament thread - 1500 yd spool. Dis-solvable web (Aqua solv or Solvy) 3 yds 40" wide (without lining), 1 1/2 yds with lining. Double amounts for 22" wide dis-solvable web. Rotary cutter, cutting mat (17" x 23" min) 6" x 24" cutting ruler. 1 yd Pellon Tru-Grid or similar pattern making material. Opt: Walking foot for your machine.
Yardage Chart
| Outside of Vest | Scraps of miscellaneous cottons in colors and values of your choice: about 1 pound of fabric scraps or about 12-14 cups of shredded fabric. |
| For binding | 3/4 yd cotton fabric |
| Back (to add shredded yoke) | 2/3 yd med to heavy wt cotton |
 For Foundation |
3/4 yd 45" wide muslin - preshrunk |
| For lining (opt) | 1 yd 45" wide lining fabric - lt to med wt cotton or lining material |
| Interfacing |
1/8 yd 45" wide lt wt fusible |
Sizing Chart (in inches)
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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| Bust |
31-33
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34-36
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37-39
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40-43
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44-47
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