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Double Breasted Vests
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alyx D. Grorram Sep 16, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I've been thinking about sewing a double breasted vest to add to the steampunk outfit I'm working on. The pattern I have shows the buttons on the right hand side are used to close the vest but the…Continue
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Alyx D. Grorram replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I'm a 33" chest, and I'm really no good at tailoring patterns."
Earl Grey (The Mad Aristocrat) replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I daresay it must be a popular item as I also wear it. As a chef I am very used to the double breasted style and I am accustomed to that many buttons. However I definitely consider it not only a bonus, but indeed necessary for all the buttons to…"
Colin Christenson replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I have that same vest. I got it from the gentleman's emporium as well. :)
While it does take a bit more work to do all the buttons I like that they are all functional."
Bob Davis replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"How small is "small"? Our Step-Collar Waistcoats pattern, which has a double-breasted option, goes down to a 38" chest.
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Alyx D. Grorram replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"Does anyone know where I could find a double breasted vest for someone small? All the one's I've found so far are way to big, whether they be patterns, or already made."
Abraham Friedman replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"The double breasted vest pattern is Simplicity 4083 and I got it at Jo-Ann Fabrics. I'm still trying to decide if I want to alter the pattern to make all the buttons functional or leave half just decorative. Since I don't have…"
Abraham Friedman replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I could make it cheaper but that's not a very unreasonable price and the vest looks fantastic. I'm sure you look dashing in it."
Thomas K Volta replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I have been looking for a pattern for a double breasted vest for a long time, would you mind providing the name of the pattern and where you bought it from?"
Andrew John Craven replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I purchased a white double breasted woollen cardigan from H&M a few years back and that has all the buttons functional. To me it is a bit of a nuissance but I persevere as its a fantastic garment in the steampunking wardrobe.
Originally in the…"
Professor G. L. MacGregor replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I bought it at the Gentleman's Emporium. You can probably make it cheaper yourself, but I've been really happy with the quality of the clothing there.
Canvas Double Breasted Vest - Crimson"
Duke of Argylle replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"Ideally you should have an equal number of buttons on the left side, inside the waistcoat to fasten the right side of the waistcoat to. These buttons were usually flat buttons regardless of what the ones on the outside of the waistcoat were. The…"
Captain Jack Havock replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I have a ten button dubble breasted waistcoat, and it is PAIN to button them all up! Make them fake; no one will know."
Abraham Friedman replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"Do you have a picture of it? What did it cost and where did you buy it? Spill all the details. I love making my own stuff but if I can get items easier/cheaper than I can make it I might be tempted."
Professor G. L. MacGregor replied to Abraham Friedman's discussion Double Breasted Vests"I just purchased a double breasted vest where all the buttons are functional. I like it a lot, but fastening all those buttons is going to take some getting used to."
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