Lined Vest (with Facings) Sew-along | Pattern Scout Birch Vest Sewing Pattern and Tutorial

Get the Birch Vest Sewing Pattern here: bit.ly/psbirchvest
Corduroy fabric and satin lining for this vest came from my stash, but you can probably find them at most fabric stores that carry garment fabrics.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Pattern Overview
01:20 - Fabric Recommendations
02:31 - Choosing a Size
03:16 - Printing the Pattern
03:31 - Cutting Fabric
03:58 - Thread and Needle Types
04:24 - Pattern Piece Inventory
05:56 - Assemble the Shell
08:18 - Assemble the Lining and Facings
15:48 - Attach the Shell to the Lining
22:43 - Close the Side Seams
25:47 - Buttonholes and Buttons
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[@libbybowles]

I hadn't seen the facing pieces yet. That was a big addition and I think it adds a lot of value to this great pattern. I enjoyed the sew-along, too. All of your outfits with this vest are SO good!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks LIbby! And you just reminded me--I need to send the update to testers! So look out for that today! :)

[@shellylemons]

My husband bought me a set of cast iron pots and pans. Money I made a roasted chicken in the pot and Wednesday I made beef stew. It’s just the two of us so we don’t mind left overs. He really liked all of it especially when I made fried cabbage! Yes! I do cook during the week but Friday and Saturday we eat out. On Sunday he cooks brunch and we wing it or we will cook together.

[@PatternScout]

Oh that ALL sounds delicious!! We will eat gumbo for days--just gets better with time in the fridge I think :)

[@kforsythe]

Just got the pattern and will give it a go. If successful I’d like to try a welt pocket look on a second one!

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Beautiful work, complicated, but beautiful. I will have to watch this video a couple of times to get it.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Gina!

[@connienash3666]

I love this vest so much and plan to make it soon! It reminds me of the 90's when I made a vest for myself and then both my sisters liked it so much I sewed one for each sister!

[@PatternScout]

Yay, I'm so glad you like it! :)

[@mamabear7243]

That is so adorable. Awesome tutorial. Thank you!!!

[@lorieburtt592]

Thank you for this tutorial, as well as the revised pattern that I just received. Constructing a vest (or any similarly shaped garment) with facings and lining can be tricky because of all of the joining of convex to concave curves, so this video is gold! I generally prefer the edge-to-edge lining method of the original version of the Birch, but there are definitely times when faced edges would be preferable. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbinrs. Thanks again. ❤️

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much, Lorie! I hope you love the pattern! :)

[@kathrynhorne6748]

Nice! I like that you walked through your process, a few of the things you mentioned, I wouldn't have thought of right off. I also like that you shared so many ways to style it. I've seen a few nice vest and pant outfits and have an itch to make a set of my own but didn't have many ideas of how to actually wear a vest aside from pairing it with a button down shirt underneath.

[@cathleenvance4441]

Well that is just the cutest outfit...seriously cute....I'm so glad I bought this vest pattern. It really has a higher end quality to it as opposed to some of the other vest patterns I've seen...and omg when you said you made some gumbo it made me want some so bad. Papa (my great grandfather) made the best gumbo ever. I still have a dark brown beer bottle cleaned out and filled with file' that my uncle Mannie gave me years ago...that file' is dead as a door nail but I just can't throw it out...lol ...it's become a touchable memory that takes me back to my roots..

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Cathleen! Gumbo (homemade!) is the best comfort food, right?! Gotta have that file powder! I am a sucker for all the southerm/cajun comfort foods. And I love to cook (planning some old fashioned chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight) :)

[@cathleenvance4441]

@@PatternScout I had a reply written and accidently deleted it. Lord knows it was prob too long..lol..but yes, homemade gumbo is the best comfort food ever...and so is chicken and dumplings. You guys are eating good tonight. The best dumplings I ever had was at this little out of the way bar and grill in Mobile. One of the ladies that worked there made them and she rolled them out...they literally melted in your mouth. I haven't been very lucky rolling mine out. I usually do little droppers. I love to cook too, mainly cooking the southern foods I grew up eating. I'm making smothered port chops tonight...Enjoy those dumplins...yum

[@firefli422]

I feel ya on the lack of sunshine - in Grand Rapids we had 5 MINUTES of sunshine between Dec 31st -Jan. 8th. And from Nov. 30 - Jan. 8 we had less than 10% of possible sunshine. It has been brutal with the constant gray skies! But we FINALLY have sunshine all day today, so I'm definitely going outside, regardless of the temperature!

[@PatternScout]

It really has been non-stop gloom! SO nice and sunny here in East Lansing today, too!

[@glendavizecky7581]

Thank you for this video! Is so hard to sew on black no matter what lighting you have. Don’t apologize for making a piece of clothing you need/want in your wardrobe. Thank you for taking us along on your sewing process.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Glenda!! :)

[@vickithompson1840]

Absolutely love this Casey and the way you have styled it, great tuturiol yet again. Also nothing to do with sewing but I love the music you play also, great vibe 🤗🤗🤗

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Vicki! And glad you enjoy the music, I have fun finding new songs! 😀

[@nicolewilson4055]

I love this vest. I am going to purchase. Thank you so much for including the bust options.

[@stephaniedrebing6121]

This turned out amazing!❤

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@JoletteRoodt]

I love how this turned out! I had a black vest about 12 years ago and I'm so sad I donated it 😆

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! I have really enjoyed this pattern so far!

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

Awesome new pattern, Casey! I should make one to go over my Byrdie button up, which I FINALLY finished last Sunday! The instructions for that was AWESOME, my cuffs, collar, button bands ALL CAME OUT PHENOMENALLY! I didn’t have to make any adjustments! She looks real good on me! I will be posting a whole lot of pics and a raving review on my Instagram tomorrow! The Byrdie is my tried and true for a traditional, professional button up! Thank you!

[@PatternScout]

Yay! So glad to know it! I was just sitting here thinking I want to to make myself a new Byrdie this year. I have worn my white linen one so much and it's starting to look it! haha. Thanks so much for making it and sharing it! So glad you are enjoying it!

[@leahandmeleah]

Love this!!!

[@libbymcculla2650]

Great sew along-thank u.

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Libby!

[@elaineevans6278]

Thanks so much for this video! ❤️

[@PatternScout]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@neon.neutral]

That blue/teal sweater is such a great color on you!

[@neon.neutral]

And that first outfit with completed vest is 🔥

[@PatternScout]

Thank you so much!!

[@deonuacid]

Love it,it’s a knock out!!!!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks! :)

[@christinaastreha]

Nice styling to. Hope u enjoyed it

[@christinaastreha]

Thanks for the video :)!

[@vindeljay]

Looks great, a lot of work.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you!

[@Floridiansince94]

Challenging project but exciting ;)

[@paula.jean.hixson]

I know it was tough to film, but it looks so nice in black! I’m excited to try the facings version. And to make one for summer. Probably two. Or more. 😊

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Paula Jean! I already have another version I want to make, so maybe I'll film that one too! 😅 But I do love the black!

[@bast713]

This was an instant buy for me when it released. I've been wanting to make a vest for a while now. I'm so excited to try this out (I may add small welt pockets. Because I love welt pockets.)

[@PatternScout]

I'm so glad to know that, thanks so much for buying it! And yes to welt pockets!! :)

[@awishtostitch1543]

This is such a great tutorial! I had it on while I sewed some buttons on to a dress and at one point I looked up (around 20 mins) and you looked so professional in your new room layout - like this was a sewing course 😄👍 Loved the vest on it's own with the skirt - so 90s 😍🖤

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!! I still have a few things I want to tweak in the background, but I love being able to stand at my table and talk to the camera! :)

[@nashaina98]

Ficou lindíssimo, vc é muito caprichosa e costura muito bem, teve um zelo pra fazer esse colete...eu amei o resultado❤😍😍😍

[@PatternScout]

Thank you! :)

[@Macasmum]

Looks great but the black did make watching a little difficult. Great work 👩‍🌾

[@PatternScout]

I know, I'm sorry! 😅 I went to bed last night already thinking I want to make another one with a lighter fabric to better show the details! Thanks for letting me know and watching!

[@ginagonzalez6547]

If you own the house, you could work towards having recess lighting throughout the ceiling especially where you need lighting the most.

[@PatternScout]

We rent :) But I do use extra lighting specifically for filming--I just prefer the natural light and have to adjust camera settings on these gloomy days!

[@Seejaysew]

Great tutorial and I love it with your skirt. So cute! I’m on my 4th vest. Love it!

[@PatternScout]

Thanks, Jane! I have more I want to make!

[@theresasmith1000]

Hi Casey! As per usual, I enjoyed the video (and music). A question: am I seeing you pass the button hole twice per button?

[@janfranklin2114]

Lansing? Ohhh, you sound like you’re from my neck of the woods though which is in the south 😊 very, very nice sew along. I saw Cara over at So sew Mad made this and fell in love with it….going into my cue for sure.

[@PatternScout]

Yeah! I'm from Mississippi! So glad you like it!

[@doudou53d44]

Great vest 👍😎🐕‍🦺

[@PatternScout]

Thanks!

[@carolhughes312]

Have you thought of getting a daylight bulb for the ceiling light? I have one in my sewing room and it is excellent!

[@PatternScout]

Oh I have plenty of lighting (I have four really bright lights with daylight bulbs).😅 They are fantastic for task lighting, but artificial light doesn't look as great on camera and I try to use natural light as much as possible, so it's a challenge to make the artificial daylight bulbs look more natural.

[@annettecowburn1096]

Fabulous, concise instructions and a very wearable piece of clothing.

[@PatternScout]

Thank you, Annette!

[@jodigarrett6990]

The Fold Line reviewed this pattern. Great job.

[@PatternScout]

I saw that and was so excited! Thank you! :)

[@ginagonzalez6547]

For viewers who are beginners or intermediate, projects thst have so many pieces and curved, would be best if you use different colors for bottoms, sides and so on. That way we can differentiate one piece from another. I know you may be doing this for yourself, but for teaching purposes, would be best for us. You don't have to use expensive fabrics, you can even use scraps of fabrics to show the difference from one piece to the next. Just a suggestion.

[@shellylemons]

That’s an excellent suggestion.

[@PatternScout]

This is a great suggestion! I really chose the wrong fabric and was kind of kicking myself 😅

[@willemienkort7791]

🙂👌

[@alybrynjohnson2495]

If I’m an A cup or smaller, would I have a better fit with a men’s vest pattern? (Grateful for any advice)

[@shellylemons]

Do you do sew alongs with marketed patterns? I have a beginners pattern from McCalls and it would be great if I could find a sew along. It’s McCalls m8213. It’s a summer tiered dress. I’m going to do the straps not the ties. My dilemma is can make the bodice high enough and bring in straps a little from the arm pits. I had a lumpectomy in 2019 and my divot is right over my heart down about an inch into my armpit. I was very lucky that my surgeon was able to avoid taking any of my breast. I was very lucky in my treatments and recovery. You are never 100% after but I am a survivor.

[@PatternScout]

I don't normally do those--have you checked other creators here on KZbin? You might be able to find a video for it by searching the pattern name. Looks like a cute dress! Seems like it would be a good one to customize!

[@susanhemion2981]

I wish it was in paper.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I bought the pattern today and have it printed and assembled. I'm just going to cut it out and go through my stash of toile fabric tonight so I can start sewing tomorrow. I'm super excited to get some nicer layering pieces in my wardrobe, one cannot live on hoodies alone lol. Thank you for the sew a long and pattern! * I just noticed that even though I printed the D cup version (says so on page one) the actual pattern pieces say C cup. Is that a typo or did I make a mistake printing it out somehow?

[@PatternScout]

Yay! So glad you are making it! And yes, that is a typo (It was fixed in the latest pattern update--if you go to your account or click the download link in your order confirmation, you can re-download it with the update labeling--sorry about that mixup!). I hope you enjoy it!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

@@PatternScout thanks for the quick reply and no worries about the typo, it happens.😁

[@Floridiansince94]

A serger is not necessary for this project, right?

[@PatternScout]

That is correct! You can do the entire project on a regular sewing machine. My lining fabric was getting super frayed edges, so I decided to serge them to keep it clean.

[@helenwood3199]

Why facings with a lining instead of just the lining??

[@sheryllawrence6639]

Did you get your pegboard from Ikea?

[@PatternScout]

Yes, it is! :)

[@dellarussell7963]

Thank You! Have a Jesus Christ Blessed 2024 year. More Prayer to our Creator God, for salvation and, our forgiveness country, and the healing of the land. Amen