This is what I’ve been up to today – making a skulls & roses waistcoat.
The fabric is by Alexander Henry, the print is “The Rose Tattoo”.
The waistcoat itself is from an old “Style” (now Simplicity/New Look) pattern, from 1995. I think it’s one of the first patterns I bought when I started sewing.
I particularly like the sweetheart neckline, and I think this would look equally good worn on its own as it would over a smart shirt.
I used the fabric that was left over from a skirt that I made last year. That’s why there’s a seam down the centre back – I didn’t have a large enough piece of fabric to cut the panel on a fold.
The lacing at the back gives the waistcoat a nice fit and makes it very comfortable to wear.
The only thing that’s missing now is the buttons. Despite my enormous button collection, I couldn’t find a set of ten that matched. Typical!