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Fall Fleece Vest
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This vest is made with a Simplicity Pattern and we've left off the facings and button and button holes and simply edged the entire garment with a contrasting color in Wrights Fleece Binding. Then we added the leaves to it to add a little seasonal flair. The leaves are made from felt which compliments and contrasts nicely with the fleece fabric. |
Materials Needed:
- Vest Pattern
- Fleece Binding
- Fleece Material (refer to pattern for yardage)
- 8 1/2" x 11" Sheets of Felt (Orange, Red, and Yellow)
- Leaf Patterns
- Fabric Glue
- Fleece Binding
Instructions
- From Simplicity pattern, cut out 2 each of vest fronts and back (one set will be lining), omitting the facings.
- Stitch both vest and lining according to instructions in pattern.
- Attach lining to vest, wrong sides together, and top stitch (or use an overlock machine stitch) around all edges to stabilize them and make it easier to apply binding.
- Apply Wrights Fleece Binding around all raw edges.
- Print out pattern for leaves, and cut out shapes.
- Transfer leaves to felt and cut out two of each type of leaf for a total of six leaves. (NOTE: You can vary the sizes of the leaves and place as many as you wish on your vest - be creative!).
- Glue or stitch leaves to front of vest. Hand stitch in a blanket or whip stitch around the edges of the leaves for a more decorative look. (Hint: If you want to change the leaf patterns to another design for Thanksgiving, glue one or two with a re-usable glue - then create cut-outs for a Turkey, Pilgrim's Hat and Corn!)
- Enjoy!
