Men 4XL (chest 121 cm)
Waistcoat pattern, men's size 4XL (121 cm chest)
Classic fitted waistcoat, with or without lapels.
8pattern pieces
20pieces to cut
≈ 2 ydof main fabric (60" wide)
You will also need: interfacing, lining.
Sewing instructions
General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.
Supplies
- Wool, melton or tweed
- Lining fabric
- Fusible interfacing
- Buttons
- Matching thread and the right needle
- Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
- Interface the facings, collar, pocket openings and front as marked.
- Sew the darts from the edge to the point, tie off without backstitching and press them toward the center.
- Make the welt or flap pockets following the marks, before joining the main pieces.
- Assemble shell and lining separately and join them all around, leaving the side seams open.
- Turn the piece through the opening, push out the corners and press.
- Sew the side seams right sides together and press open or finish the allowances.
- Mark and sew the buttonholes, then sew on the buttons opposite them.
Cutting list
| Piece | Cut | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 2× | Main fabric |
| Front | 2× | Interfacing |
| Back | 2× | Main fabric |
| Back | 2× | Lining |
| Front facing | 2× | Main fabric |
| Front lining | 2× | Lining |
| Pocket welt | 2× | Main fabric |
| Pocket bag | 2× | Lining |
| Pocket facing | 2× | Main fabric |
| Pocket interfacing | 2× | Interfacing |
Measurements used in this size
| Measurement | Value | How to measure |
|---|---|---|
| Biceps circumference | 42.4 cm | Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm. |
| Chest/bust circumference | 121.1 cm | Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level. |
| Shoulder to bust | 31.8 cm | From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point. |
| Back length | 53.4 cm | From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist. |
| Neck circumference | 46 cm | Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits. |
| Shoulder width | 51.2 cm | From one shoulder point to the other, across the back. |
| Shoulder slope | 13° | Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15). |
| Waist to armpit | 23.9 cm | Vertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit. |
| Waist to hips | 14.8 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the hip line. |
| Hip circumference | 101.7 cm | Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones. |
| Waist circumference | 95.5 cm | Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso. |
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