The Ozark Vest sewing pattern is a fully lined men's vest designed for layering over a sweater or hoodie. A ribbed collar, front zipper with zipper guard, and large patch pockets give it a practical, sporty look. Sew it in canvas, ripstop, wool, or corduroy with quilted lining for cooler days.

What you'll make

• A fully lined vest with quilted lining
• Ribbed collar
• Separating front zipper with zipper guard
• Large outer patch pockets and an inside pocket
• Curved back hem
• Men's sizes 2XS–4XL

What you need

• Heavy woven fabric such as canvas, ripstop, wool, or corduroy
• Quilted lining
• Rib fabric for the collar
• Separating zipper
• Fusible interfacing
• Sewing thread

Find the size chart, measurements, and fabric requirements in the product images.

Skill level 3/4

This project includes installing a zipper and sewing a lined vest. Follow the illustrated instructions and the Ozark Vest video sew-along for guidance through the construction.

Ozark Vest Sewing Pattern includes

• Layered PDF pattern in color
• Trimless A4 and Letter formats: 43 pages
• A0 print-shop format: 2 pages
• Separate layered projector file in color
• Fully illustrated instructions
• Metric and imperial measurements
• The pattern includes seam allowances

Pattern Specifications

• Garment type: Men's lined vest
• Size range: 2XS–4XL
• Skill level: 3/4
• Fabric type: Heavy woven fabric with quilted lining
• Details: Ribbed collar, front zipper, zipper guard, patch pockets, inside pocket, and curved back hem
• Pattern format: PDF in A4, Letter, A0, and projector formats
• Instructions: Illustrated, with metric and imperial measurements

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For a complete outfit, style the Ozark Vest with:

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• Barrel Chino Pants for a casual outfit

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Print PDF sewing patterns

Instructions with the following elements:

• Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
• Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
• Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
• Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
• Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
• Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.

Pattern pieces  

• Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
• Layered file with each size on a separate layer.

What you get is the following:

1. Instructions booklet
2. PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
3. PDF pattern in A0
4. Separate projector file

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