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Racer Vest PDF Pattern
The Racer Vest is a jersey pattern that’s designed to feel like a second skin. The high neck and narrow shoulder gives the piece a sporty feel and the low scoop under the arms gives you the breathing space to avoid sweaty, tight underarms.
It’s an everyday piece that’s fun to make with the binding finishing giving you a chance to play with contrast colours. The making process is simple without cutting corners so it’s a great piece for beginners or anyone looking to make a modern wardrobe staple.
Skill Level
Suitable for beginners and early makers.
Construction techniques: Simple stretch stitch seams and binding finishings
Sizing & Fit
UK Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)
This pattern is a fitted jersey piece and it should feel like a second skin. The neck line is high but comfortable and the armholes are nice and low so they don’t feel tight under the armpits. We recommend paying attention to the bust measurement when choosing your size and adding or removing length to the body if required.
Measurements in cm
UK 4 | US 0 | EU 32Bust - 71, Waist - 67, Length (side neck to hem) - 50.5
UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 76, Waist - 72, Length (side neck to hem) - 51
UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 81, Waist - 77, Length (side neck to hem) - 51.5
UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 86, Waist - 82, Length (side neck to hem) - 52
UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 91, Waist - 87, Length (side neck to hem) - 52.5
UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 96, Waist - 92, Length (side neck to hem) - 53
UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 101, Waist - 97, Length (side neck to hem) - 53.5
UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 106, Waist - 102, Length (side neck to hem) - 54
UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 111, Waist - 107, Length (side neck to hem) - 54.5
UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 116, Waist - 112, Length (side neck to hem) - 55
UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 121, Waist - 117, Length (side neck to hem) - 55.5
UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 126, Waist - 122, Length (side neck to hem) - 56
UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 131, Waist - 127, Length (side neck to hem) - 56.5
Materials Needed
Suitable fabrics: The Racer Vest is a fitted jersey pattern which means it needs to be paired with a stretchy fabric. You can use a jersey with an elastane blend or a fabric knitted with plenty of stretch. This style works very well with a contrast colour for the armhole and neck binding so you might want to opt for two different colours.
Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Self Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 70cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 180cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 85cm
Self Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 100cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 100cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 120cm
If you plan to use a contrast colour for your neck and armhole bindings you’ll need a 20cm strip of contrast colour jersey.
Materials list: Self Fabric (see above), 1 x spool of thread or 4 spools if you're using an overlocker
Pages to print: Instructions - 7, A4/US Letter - 24, A0 - 1
How to use PDF Patterns
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After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.
Opening your files:
Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.
How to print your pattern:
You have two options for printing out your pattern.
1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.
2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.
Using PDF layers:
All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).
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More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.
Racer Vest PDF Pattern
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Love this pattern! Fit my size perfectly and is so easy I ended up making three of them with bindings from all three fabrics.
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