Drafting Instructions for Dress Waistcoat


Draft pattern for men's dress waistcoat (vest) by following these manual drafting instructions, or use the form below to generate drafting instructions specifically for your measurements.

(NOTE: the instructions generated are specifically for the measurements that you enter, but then you have to actually draft (draw) the pattern by hand, following those instructions! If you'd like a more automated solution, check out Dress Shop App.)

All measurements are to be taken with the customer wearing shirt and vest.
Seam allowance of 3/8" (0.95cm) is included.


Use metric units  

  Chest taken around chest, at fullest part
  Waist taken around waist, at fullest part
Waist length taken at the middle of back



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[ Updated: Sep 15, 2009 ]