Waistcoats/vests @ Target

[Carolina Kiltman]

Jo Ann has some nice Celtic buttons in silver and gold that I have used. The Jo Ann website says there's a store in your neck of the woods.

Thanks, I'll have to do it. They are in an area of several Mauls (intentional spelling) and the traffic is just plain insane! Thus, JoAnn's is one of the last places I head for when I need any sewing supplies.

[1oldsarge]

Anyone out there unable to get the vest in their area???

[Aldisimo]

They certainly are popular these days. I was surprised by all the commercial patterns for them at the fabric store today. Usually there's a basic vest and one included with a three-piece suit, but the companies that issue men's patterns had four or five different styles. Of course, making one is cheaper even than a $25 vest from Le Target!

[Sionnach]

I picked up a black vest from target. I realized once I wore it that it needed to lose the last button- so the it didn't hang ove the belt buckle. So I did a quick sewing job. I got to wear it today when i took my mother to see Natalie MacMaster in concert with the Phoenix Symphony this afternoon. Here are the pics, tell me what you think and what might be better. I swear I am not a tailor and remain open to all opinions.






BTW, the concert was fantastic, she had people dancing in the aisles.

[Alan H]

I picked up a black vest from target. I realized once I wore it that it needed to lose the last button- so the it didn't hang ove the belt buckle. So I did a quick sewing job. I got to wear it today when i took my mother to see Natalie MacMaster in concert with the Phoenix Symphony this afternoon. Here are the pics, tell me what you think and what might be better. I swear I am not a tailor and remain open to all opinions.

I very nearly bought this vest, myself, but opted for the tweed. I think you look great!

[billmcc]

I picked up a black vest from target. I realized once I wore it that it needed to lose the last button- so the it didn't hang over the belt buckle.

A kilt belt usually isn't worn with a vest.

[Aldisimo]

Looks great!

[bunchdescendant]

I very nearly bought this vest, myself, but opted for the tweed. I think you look great!

Alan-

Did you buy a tweed from Target that fit you? The reason I ask is I tried on the large and it was too small. The X-large fit my waist (40 kilt) but it didn't look good according to the SO under the armpits. She said it was too baggy there, not a fitted look. Well, maybe not fitted to the dimensions of my torso ...

Was it the dark or the light tweed? Maybe that was the difference. I tried on the light one.

Hmm, what to do ... Maybe buy some tweed and a pattern??

Ray

[Carolina Kiltman]

Alan-

Did you buy a tweed from Target that fit you? The reason I ask is I tried on the large and it was too small. The X-large fit my waist (40 kilt) but it didn't look good according to the SO under the armpits. She said it was too baggy there, not a fitted look. Well, maybe not fitted to the dimensions of my torso ...

Hmm, what to do ... Maybe buy some tweed and a pattern??

Ray

It has only been the past 15 years or so that I have been able to buy a vest off the rack and have it fit without a lot of alteration. (There was about a 8" difference between my waist and chest.) Now that age has worked its wonders on my waistline, the commercial patterns fit.

I strongly recommend that you buy a pattern, make one of cheap fabric, Muslin is a good choice, modify it to fit, then take it apart and use the muslin for the pattern. When I was teaching costuming, I had the class make a vest fitted to their own body. It is a nice simple garment and taught them the basic sewing skills needed.

[bunchdescendant]

the draw was just too much ...

Went and bought both light and dark tweed.

The upside was the price is reduced to $19.99 USD today!

If you're thinking about it, today is a good day to do it!

Ray