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In this video I’ll take you through the steps of bringing to life your own reversible, padded vest. Find tips on how to customise it to suit your body and style with the DIY self drafting process.

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Suggested Fabric Amount Required PER LAYER:
Size Extra Small = 0.9m (off the roll)
Size Small = 1m (off the roll)
Size Medium = 1.1m (off the roll)
Size Large = 1.2m (off the roll)
Size Extra Large = 1.3m (off the roll)
(add or take 0.1 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)
NOTE: These measurements are based on buying 'off the roll' which is approx 1.4m wide.

Suggested Bias Binding Amount Required:
-XXS: 4m
XS-M: 5m
M-XL: 6m
XXL+: 7m


✰ STEPS ✰
0:00 - DIY game plan!
0:33 - The Essentials (What You'll Need)
4:20 - STEP 01: Measure & cut pattern pieces
7:26 - STEP 02: Cut out fabric panels from pattern
8:58 - STEP 03: Join matching panels at shoulders & side seams
11:50 - STEP 04: Secure all the layers with one sewing line around the open side edges (option to add quilted sewing lines here too)
14:44 - STEP 05: Add bias binding to all open edges
17:29 - STEP 06: Attach front tie straps
19:23 - FINAL UNVEIL
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