TSB-115 Lady's Shawl Collar Vest-Godey's Vest Sewing Pattern, 19th Century, Civil War

TSB -115 Lady's Shawl Collar Vest pattern is for a fitted women’s vest that can be made with either a pointed or a straight cut front. The vest is meant to be made with a shawl collar, but the collar may be omitted. A solid color vest makes a great wardrobe extender. A wool vest is great for those cooler days, when an extra layer is a must. A plain skirt and a white body (blouse) was considered “undressed”, but with the addition of a vest a lady became “dressed.” The vest or waist gave the ladies opportunity to show off their stitching skills. They were trimmed with embroidery, braid and other fancy handwork. This vest is a wonderful way to show off your own skills and talents. Patterns and suggestions are included for braiding and embroidery detailing.

If you want to make an outfit TSS-203 Gored Skirt works very well, as the tailored lines of the skirt compliment the tailored look of the vest. TSB-120 Tucked Body and TSB-121 Guimpe both work well as a “blouse” for under your garment.

Sizing:
The pattern includes four general sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-large.

Pattern Requirements:
Vest Front: 3/4 yd fashion fabric
Vest Back, ties and lining: 1 1/3 yds
Front lining: 3/4 yd
Collar: 1/6 yd
5 - 1/2” buttons
Optional vest buckle and trims

This listing is for a hard copy pattern and not a finished garment.