Digital Pattern + Video Class Pathfinder Vest Sewing Pattern - Men's/Straight Fit
The Pathfinder is the perfect layer to throw on when headed out the door on coolish days. A perennial favourite, we're convinced that the beauty of the Pathfinder lies in it's simplicity - an easy fit, clean lines, and straightfoward to sew.
Packed with options for different looks, the pattern can be used to create everything from a cosy hooded vest to a casual waistcoat.
Skill Level: Beginner
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Size Chart + Fabric Requirements
Choose between two size ranges:
30-52 Includes youth/tween sizes, bridging from where the children's sizes finish
46-66
View size chart + finished garment measurements + materials list
VIEWS
- Round or Pixie hood
- Button closure (with loops or buttonholes)
- Patch or Kangaroo pockets
- Straight back, or curved dropped back
- Optional back yoke
BONUS RESOURCES
- Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) for a Flat Front Garment (no dart)
- Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) for a Flat Front Garment (adding a dart)
- How to do a Shoulder Width Adjustment
- Introducing the Pathfinder Vest
- How to Finish a Pathfinder Vest with Binding
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Inspiration: Puffer Style Vest
- How to make a concealed lining pocket
- How to Make Quilted Fabric
- Fabric Inspiration for Vests and Coats
- How to Make a Hand Stitched Buttonhole
Add-ons
Animal Add-on for Pathfinder: Transform your Pathfinder into a fun animal vest you simply won't want to take off. The Animal Add-on includes the elements required to make 14 different animals.
PRINTING INFO + FAQ
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Customer Reviews
Beautiful pattern, can’t wait to make this.
Lovely pattern - easy to download and understand
I am having so much fun with the Pathfinder vest and the Crossroads front patterns. I am sewing them for infants and toddlers but I'm using fleece fabric which has adapted nicely to the pattern. I also sewed them with flannel and cotton fabric. The friends who have received them love them. My only complaint is printing out the pattern for each size. Because I'm making infant or toddler sizes there is a lot of wasted paper. Sometimes it's only a small corner of a hat or the pointed edge of the back side extender. The patterns and instructions are well written and easy to follow. I'm also enjoying the petal wrap dress in the infant sizes.
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Loved this pattern. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend this pattern to beginner sewists. It's great.
I purchased this at the last minute as my son wanted to dress as our (very fluffy) cat for his school disco. The vest with the animal add on worked a treat - easy to put together and highly effective for both costuming and dancing. I'll be making more.
What a great pattern! I was a bit daunted by the number of steps, but the instructions are incredibly clear. I used the dragon add on and have two happy boys now.
A terrific pattern and instructions, will be making more 💕
The pathfinder baby and children's vest patterns were so simple to follow. I learnt a lot as I moved through using these patterns and I felt clever and proud at the end of the process. I made three vests in one long weekend - was the most therapeutic weekend I'd had in a long time. The mother of the children who I made these vests for received these vests in the mail today (photo attached) - she can't wait to see her children wearing their vests and I can't wait to see these vests being worn in the wild :)
This was fun and straightforward to make. I love that there are so many options to customise the vest and extra info on the blog. Thank you :)
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