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Summer sewing is limited for me but that does not mean my list is not long! On that long list was a vest and matching pants or shorts and I did get these two items made before summer was over. I was so excited to order Minerva Core Range Burlington Polyester Suiting Fabric for these two garments. I went with Indigo Blue but I believe it is called Cobalt Blue now. The color indigo on this core range looks light blue. I love this fabric, it was fun to sew and the color is so vibrant. The fabric is 100% polyester but it is easy to sew and press. I did use my clapper to help hold the press on certain seams.

I went with a popular pattern on Instagram for my vest, Just Patterns, Veronica Vest. I went with a size 40 based on the finished measurements, this size was perfect. I do have to confess when I was trying it on before buttonholes, I overlapped a bit much and it was quite tight. Then I checked what I was doing and adjusted how I pinned the vest in place and it was just right. Next time I will add one inch to the length, it is just a bit short. This pattern is an excellent one, great instructions, fit and details. I did not make the welt pockets, just the front flap. As I stated earlier my summer sewing is limited so the sewing the welts this way saved time. The Veronica Vest has facings in the front and front armscye so this vest can be worn open if you want. It does not have facings for the back armscye and in no way did I want the lining to show at this edge. I drafted a facing piece and love how the armscye has a facing both in the front and back now.
My plans were to make a pair of pants using Protea Pants by Paradise Patterns. Well, that did not happen as I was short on fabric. I decided shorts would work and I went to Instagram to my saved section and my pattern folder. I knew I had a pattern saved there, which I did and I used Georgia’s Portfolio Don Shorts. I used View B eliminating the drawstring. The suiting fabric was perfect for this pattern and dressed up a casual style short.

I am thrilled how my vest and short set turned out. I love the color of my fabric, it is a statement color for sure.
These two pieces will be so versatile, great to wear together or separately.

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