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Wahid: FreeSewing's Wahid Waistcoat

New Wahid pattern

Designer Notes​

I like waistcoats. I think they are not only pretty to look at, they are also warm, cut down on the amount of shirt ironing you have to do, and have these cute little pockets you can put tiny things in.

So, I designed Wahid so I could make waistcoats for myself.

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What You Need​

To make Wahid, you will need the following:

  • Basic sewing supplies
  • About 1 meter (1.1 yards) of a suitable fabric (see Fabric options)
  • About 1 meter (1.1 yards) of lining fabric
  • Fusible interfacing
  • Buttons

Fabric Options​

All suiting fabrics are a great choice for your waistcoats. Any fabric shop that’s worth your business should have a suiting section. You can just walk in, ask where you can find the fabric for suits, and pick out something you like.

These fabrics are typically wool, but you can also be a bit more creative and go for something else.

tip

You do need a bit of weight though. Denim is fine, some light cotton is not.

Cutting Instructions​

  • Main fabric
    • Cut 2 front(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 back(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 front facing(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 pocket welt(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 pocket facing(s) with good sides together
  • Lining fabric
    • Cut 2 front lining(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 back(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 pocket bag(s) with good sides together
  • Interfacing
    • Cut 2 front(s) with good sides together
    • Cut 2 pocket interfacing(s)
Caveats
  • Do not cut out the front dart
  • Do not cut out the back dart
  • Watch out for the grainline on the pocket welt and pocket facing

Design Options​

See the Design Options subpage.

Sewing Instructions​

See the Sewing Instructions subpage.