The Assembly Line - Drawstring Vest
About the Drawstring Vest
Drawstring vest is a layering piece that can be styled in multiple ways. Designed with a cropped silhouette, it features open sides with adjustable drawstring toggles, a zip-front closure, and welt pockets. The elastic drawstring runs across the entire back panel and extends partially into the front, allowing you to adjust the waist for a more fitted or relaxed look. Customize your collared vest with the optional zip placket, or choose the hooded version for added versatility.
Pattern includes all these sizes: Mini (kids) + S + L + 3XL
Styling Inspiration
The dark blue vest is paired with our Oversized shirt and High-waisted trousers.
The black hooded vest is styled with the High cuff sweater and Barrel leg trousers.
The model is 170 cm tall and wears size S.
The Fabrics
| Fabric width 110-120 cm | MINI | S | L | 3XL |
| Vest with collar | ||||
| Main fabric | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Lining fabric | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vest with hood | ||||
| Main fabric | n/a | 1.7 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Lining fabric | n/a | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Fabric width 140-150 cm | ||||
| Vest with collar | ||||
| Main fabric | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Lining fabric | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Vest with hood | ||||
| Main fabric | n/a | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Lining fabric | n/a | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Suggested fabrics are medium weight fabrics.
The Notions
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Separating zipper: Mini 40/50 cm, S 50/60 cm, L 55/65 cm, 3XL 60/70 cm
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Elastic drawstring cord waist 3-5 mm diameter - incl. extra cord in each side: Mini 123 cm (83), S 155 cm (105), L 200 cm (120), 3XL 235 cm (135) (brackets = canal measurement)
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Drawstring cord lock / toggles: 2 pcs.
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Eyelets 5-6 mm diameter: 2 pcs.
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Matching thread
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Fusible interfacing (can be left out if using a tightly woven heavy weight fabric)
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Optional - only if making the collar vest with a placket: Push buttons 6-10 mm diameter: 2 pcs
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Optional - only if making the hood: Elastic drawstring cord hood 3-5 mm diameter - incl. extra cord in each side: S 110 cm (80), L 110 cm (80), 3XL 110 cm (80) (brackets = canal measurements)
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Drawstring cord lock / toggles: 2 pcs.
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Eyelets 8 mm diameter: 2 pcs.
Sizing
This pattern comes in two size ranges: XS-L and XL-3XL
Level of Difficulty
The Assembly Line rates this pattern as ‘Advanced’.
