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 stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.

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

This is a multi-size Paper pattern including sizes 6 to 18 or 18 to 28.

Suitable fabrics – 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).