Digital Pattern + Video Class Pathfinder Vest Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit
Keep warm, wherever your adventures may take you. The Pathfinder Vest pattern is perfect for an afternoon of adventuring, with freedom of movement and added warmth.
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: Adventurous beginner
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Size Charts + Fabric Requirements
Choose between two size ranges:
0-22 (A-L) Size 0 starts where children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)
View Women/Curved Fit Size Chart + Materials List - Sizes 14-38
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with upcycled fabrics. Look to gently-used wool blankets, wool or corduroy trousers, or denim skirts.
Don't be afraid to embellish a little! Explore our beginner-friendly Embroidery Pattern Collections.
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- Pixie hood and classic round hood
- V-neck and round neck
- Flutter sleeve
- Kangaroo + patch pocket
- Loop, buttonhole or snap closure
Size 0-22 (A-L)
Size 14-38 (H-T)
Helpful Resources
- Fuller Abdomen Adjustment for the Pathfinder Vest
- How to do a Shoulder Width Adjustment
- How to do a Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) or Smaller Bust Adjustment (SBA) for a Princess Seam
- How to Finish a Pathfinder Vest with Binding
- How to Add Piping to a Princess Seam
- How to Make Piping
- How to Make Quilted Fabric
- How to Add a Concealed Lining Pocket
- 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.
Crossroads Add-on: The unique petal-shape Crossroads front add-on creates a whole new look! The Crossroads front also makes for a fantastic pregnancy/nursing garment. Please note: The Crossroads Add-on is yet to be updated to the new size ranges and is currently only available in sizes 0-22 (A-L).
Printing Info + FAQ
This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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Customer Reviews
I got the vest and animal add ons. I’m a novice sewer that hadn’t touched my machine in over a year and was able to put together the pattern and sew my kid a vest in a weekend. It turned out so cute and I learned a lot. Well worth it. Now I’m sewing another one for my bigger child for book week!
This is one of the best patterns I have. Easy to download. I do sizes individually and had no problem. Great instructions and great fit. 10/10
What a treat to make this pathfinder vest with animal add ons. I raided my scrap fabrics and used all sorts of combinations. It was a fun creative process. Easy to understand directions. My grandson loved his! I will be making more!!!
A second time round and the right size for the pattern. Lovely and easy pattern with clear instructions to follow. You’ve got to admit he does looks cute.
The instructions and pattern are easy to follow. With written and pictured instructions make two reference points. Having instructions on the pattern itself meant you didn’t have to keep referring to anything else while cutting
Found the pattern super easy to follow. Made one for my best friend who loves it.
I never received my order. What happened?
Hello Mary!
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A really sweet pattern with good instructions that went together super quickly
So adorable and cant wait to make it.
Gorgeous vest which made up really well. I haven’t sewed children’s clothes for many years and the instructions were so helpful. I was a bit to eager and made the vest with the hood and the collar haha but still looks cute 😊
