Pattern and Instructions: The Lady Dandy Waistcoat (A Bonus Guest Artist Design)
I’m excited to expand last month’s guest artist design, the Dandy Waistcoat, into our regular and curvy Charm size ranges to create the Lady Dandy! Working with Dandy has been a dream, and I know you’re going to love this striking vintage-inspired waistcoat. Sew up this fitted vest in our regular Charm size range (2-20 and 18-34 with bust cups A-H) for yourself, and then create a matching set using the unisex companion waistcoat (in sizes XS-5XL) for your nearest and dearest!
(Below you can see the line art for the unisex version on the left and the Lady Dandy on the right.)
The original collaboration with Dandy Wellington began as a unisex waistcoat based on one in his personal vintage collection - but we couldn't resist expanding such a beautiful design into our regular Charm ranges. This collaboration was so much fun, and I'm sure you'll agree the result is fantastic!
To help with those welt pockets, we've created a short tutorial video for you - the pocket is easy to sew, but tricky to explain, so the video will be very helpful.
Don’t forget to share your finished creations with the hashtag #dandywaistcoat - and be sure to tag @dandywellington, too!
Xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. As a reminder, please do not share these photos or patterns to other social media sites so that we can keep creating exclusive new content for you.
Comments (47)
Which blouse and trousers are in this picture? I was thinking it was Lucille trousers but can't recall what blouse pattern.
I had the same question. I know this was from a while ago but just in case : Yes the pants are the Lucille Trousers and the shirt is the Patsy Blouse. It's only available on her website (priced at currently $20) . It seems to have been constructed with the balloon sleeve version, no yoke and no western overlay. I will say that it is a useful basic pattern with some nice looking styling options.
Has anyone made a sew along for this or even taken some pictures of the process? I'm getting ready to stitch the facing/lining to the outer pieces and am finding the instructions difficult to follow. I have always struggled with written instruction so it's quite possibly just me but was hopeful there were some visual resources out there.
I just received this book, which would be a great addition to anyone wishing to embellish their waistcoat. It's pure eyecandy! : https://shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/product/waistcoats-from-the-hopkins-collection-c-1720-1950/?v=79cba1185463
I’ve been back from the waistcoat mines! After much trial and tribulation, some tips— use the weft pocket tutorial, then the picnic top tutorial for lining and buttons. (https://www.patreon.com/posts/39966716?utm_campaign=postshare_fan). The lining pieces are wrong. You need full lining— front and back, with facing on the first 3” of the front neckline and hem of the front waistcoat. You can iron the interfacing on directly after sewing your darts or you can create a separate facing piece, as shown in the original pattern, and sew that onto the front after taking 3” (plus seam allowances) from the front lining, then treat it all as one “lining unit.” From there, sew the fabric shoulders and lining shoulder together and go about it as you would the picnic top or any sleeveless fully lined top. Most importantly— match the darts! You will look weird and bulky if the lining and fabric darts don’t match!
(See additional comment below) There’s a few errors with this pattern, as others mentioned above— there’s no mention of a Waistcoat Back fabric (just lining), but you’ll need both. I made many changes to my waistcoat front and back and decided my easiest option was to re-cut each for lining instead of re-fitting the lining piece, which seems to have errors. One issue I noted on the front lining is that it has an exaggerated circular curve at the lower corner, (edit: I see why this happened but the lining piece is still drafted incorrectly) but that wouldn’t match the waistcoat front. I also re-matched the front facing by cutting 1.5” around my waistcoat front piece. This is a really unique and cool pattern, I’d love to see it revisited with corrections and a full tutorial!
Thanks for these corrections! This is on my list and I was originally hunting for a tutorial video of this pattern before I start. Thank goodness I spotted your comment while scrolling, I doubt I would've caught this sorta thing!
*TIP: when saving these ones, rename with "Lady" at the beginning of the file name so you don't get them confused with the other Dandy files. <3
Yes I would also like a video, totally stuck on this one :(
I could really use a video too or pictures of steps!! I'm a little overwhelmed.
I agree, I have having major trouble trying to fit the front facing to the front lining and have done it 3 times, including adding more notches.
also, is there a video? I cant find it besides the pocket hole video
Has anyone sewn this yet? Im having issues with the facing and lining. it either needs more balance notches or a smaller seam allowance. I'm getting crazy puckers even though I'm cutting so many notches into the facing
I love this pattern! 😍 It's the reason I joined the patreon. Now I also love the fit clinics, and after watching fit clinic two I felt much more confident in fitting the muslin and transfer the changes to the pattern ❤️ BUT I have no idea how to transfer the changes to the lining as it is bigger than the outer fabric (dart in shoulder). I am making this a fitted west and am planning to make it in stretch gabardine (3% stretch), also using outer fabric for the back. Can the lining be the same size as the outer fabric if I use a stretch polyester for the lining?
This reminds me of Britian's "Teddy Boys/Girls".
Oh my god! I love it!
I love this so much. And the idea of using just a metre of fabric is so tempting!
Git it, gurl! I love these pictures!!
Will there be a video tutorial for the lady dandy waistcoat?
Wow thank you 🙂 I love it!
Are the back piece darts marked graded correctly? The dart on the back move closer to the center back on the size 2-20 as the sizes go up, but the darts move away from center back when moving up the sizes on the size 18-34. Is that intended?
I wonder if the size numbers on the darts got reversed on the 2-20?
Beautiful!! 😍
This is soooo stunning!
LOVE this! Now I want the fedora and the wide-leg pants too.
This whole ensemble is the most bestest outfit ever.
This is awesome! Thank you so much x
magnifique !
This is great! I wish I didn’t have to work today I’m itching to start this right now!! ❤️
it’s so pretty! going to use my vintage scottish tweeds for this.
Love this. Best pattern yet. And cup sizes. Perfect. Thank you x
Stunning! I love it
Ahhhh!!! I'm so very excited for this! I've been aching for a vest pattern for ages!
I love this so much! 😍😍😍
What pattern is used for the trousers & shirt please, i love this whole look
I reckon the trousers are the Lucille trouser pattern. Not sure about the shirt...
I am going to make so many. Because waistcoats are my obsession
OHHHH YES!!!! Love it!
Happy, happy, happy 🥰😍🥳
Beautiful! Can't wait to make it!
I was looking for the perfect waistcoat pattern. Found it! Thank you Gertie!!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous!!!!!! What a great collaboration!!!
Thank you!! Looking forward to making & wearing this!
I've said it already, but this is definitely going to look fiery with one of my Edwardian Blouses and a pencil Stanwyck
I love edwardian blouses and combining with vintage designs.
Love it! thank you!! ❤️