{"id":76267,"date":"2023-01-28T18:19:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T23:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=76267"},"modified":"2023-02-25T13:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T18:18:53","slug":"long-sweater-vest-an-easy-and-elegant-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/long-sweater-vest-an-easy-and-elegant-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Sweater Vest &#8211; An Easy And Elegant Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76293 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-250x375.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-250x375.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This week I am sharing with you a project that is so easy to make that can be done in two hours.  It will take you more time to download and tape the pattern together than to sew this long sweater vest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to wear it when I am wearing a fitted and short dress, and I require a little more warmth or over some <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wide-leg-pants-pattern-palazzo-pants\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wide-leg-pants-pattern-palazzo-pants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wide legs palazzo pants<\/a>, a turtle neck top, leggings, straight knit pants for lounging around the house, or shorts and booties.  My point is that it is a very versatile garment I have had for many years and in a few colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This long sweater vest has no buttons or zippers, instead has a long binding so it is easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76307 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2564-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It has an A-line shape so follow the lines of your body<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-433x650.jpeg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76297 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-433x650.jpeg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text.jpeg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-433x650.jpeg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-433x650.jpeg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 to 2 yards of Rib Knit, Cable Knit, or Lightweight Ponte 58&#8243;-60&#8243; wide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XsoMui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sewing machine needle for stretch fabrics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DmIyiF\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DmIyiF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serger<\/a> (ideal, not essential)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sewing Machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marking pen or <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations From Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"My Amazon Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"27b9f971854faeac23a1a114e2f17a58\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01LVWM2KI,B07K4CZF8V,B00SNMHZB4,B09PHY2XW7\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Skill:  Intermediate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the skills you need to finish this project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How to you find the file on your device once you download it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to use the print-friendly button on this site to print the directions without the ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/introduction-sewing-sweater-knits\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/introduction-sewing-sweater-knits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work with knits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said all this, you do not require directions if you are an advanced seamstress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Body Measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>Bust<\/td><td>Hips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M<\/td><td>38<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>XL<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>48a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download, Print, And Assemble Your Long Sweater Vest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use Adobe Reader a (free program), Landscape mode,&nbsp;<strong>do not scale<\/strong>. Tape the pattern horizontally from 1-3,4-6, 7-9, Then tape 1-3 on top of 4-6, etc. The small greyed squares are 1\u2033, and the distance between the thin lines is also 1\u2033.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aax-us-east.amazon-adsystem.com\/x\/c\/ROXZ0DRnfSlXKFHrZMw-4LgAAAGF9FjBwAEAAAFKAQBOL0EgICAgICAgICAgICBOL0EgICAgICAgICAgICAcolHz\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/adprefs\/ref=sm_n_ma_dka_CL_ac?tag=soseea-20&linkCode=w43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>We will continue using the new Payhip web store to distribute our patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd appreciate it, and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this.&nbsp;Even a dollar or two&nbsp;<strong>goes a long way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card, and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-pale-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/DUEKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Sweater Vest Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"463\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-500x463.jpg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76295 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-500x463.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-1536x1422.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-2048x1895.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-150x139.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-250x231.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/463;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-500x463.jpg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-500x463.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-1536x1422.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-2048x1895.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-150x139.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/LongSweaterVests-XL-250x231.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fitting And Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"eJyS58jXem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/\">How to lengthen a sewing pattern using the Hi-Low T-Shirt to illustrate<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to lengthen a sewing pattern using the Hi-Low T-Shirt to illustrate&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/embed\/#?secret=04lTW7ZEfT#?secret=eJyS58jXem\" data-secret=\"eJyS58jXem\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Your Long Sweater Vest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seam allowance is 3\/8&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing The Front To The Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the front and back at the shoulder. Serge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing the sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides. Serge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making The Binding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure the vest from one side, passing the neckline continue measuring to the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a strip of fabric the length of your measurement by 4&#8243;. You can always make the bidding broader or slimmer, whichever is your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You will have to attach two strips and join them at the center of the neckline.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76301 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2562-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing The Binding And Hemming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the binding in half to make a band. Pin the center where the stitching is located to the center of the back of the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the band in 1\/2&#8243; at the hem.  Notice the difference, the band will look shorter than the front of the vest.   Sew at 3\/8&#8243; then serge the seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76308 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Serge the binding seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76327 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Serge the bottom of the vest and turn the hem 1\/2&#8243;, use a small to medium zigzag to sew the hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing The Arm Hole Binding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure the armhole as you did with the front.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76319 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut two strips of bias 1 5\/8&#8243; wide by the amount the vest armhole measures plus seam allowance (3\/8&#8243;+3\/8&#8243;)=3\/4&#8243;.  Sew the ends of the strip to make a band<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76320 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fold the band in half and pin the seam of the band to the side seam of the vest.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76322 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew using a zigzag, then you can serge the edge and topstitch the seam allowance and the binding lays flat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76324 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing The Optional Belt Loops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a rectangle give in your pattern. The rectangle is big enough for three loop belts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76314 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-250x188.jpeg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Long Sweater Vest\" class=\"wp-image-76314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2550-250x188.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Find the smallest part of your waist and sew the loops; I am short-waisted, so I always have to move the loop belt in the jacket and coats 1.5 to 2&#8243; higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-make-thread-belt-loops\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-make-thread-belt-loops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more discreet thread loops.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, this long sweater vest is easy to make and even easier to wear; my favorite way to wear it is with a long sleeve t-shirt underneath and my straight-knit pants around the house.  Would you like to see this pattern in bigger sizes? Would enjoy making a pair of straight-leg drawstring pants to go with this vest? Let me know, and I will be happy to share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join me next week for another free pattern, but I would like to hear from you; what would you like to see next week? In the meantime, \u201clet's keep the world together one stitch at a time.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kind Regards, MC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode801Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week I am sharing with you a project that is so easy to make that can be done in two hours. It will take you more time to download and tape the pattern together than to sew this long sweater vest. 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