I absolutely adore the pathfinder vest. I’ve made two and will not stop. The 3/8” seam allowance works perfectly for the quilted version that I make.

Loved how beautifully this pattern sewed up.
I’ll definitely be making more.

I love this pattern - I only had a couple of challenges, which were more down to my inexperience as a sewer, and were easily solved when I looked at the videos. I used the pattern (no hood, v-neckline and L shaped pockets) in denim and a shiny leopard print to create a striking waistcoat for work, and I get so many complements about it. Only minor bugbear is that I wish it had been a bit clearer that the sleeve edges were optional - mine ended up looking huge, and I had to fold them in half and stitch them down so that I didn't look like I was wearing something from the eighties! I'm already planning my next version.

I had a beautiful piece of fabric that was just enough to make a women's pathfinder vest. The sizing turned out perfectly and even though I'm new at sewing, I had no major frustrations. I used piping in the seams on front and back and love how my vest turned out. The instructions were very clearly written and illustrated. I'm looking forward to making more of these in the future.

The pattern is easy to follow especially with the video attached that you can refer to over and over if you have any doubts. This will definitely be first of many pathfinders, for me and others.

Encountered a few minor problems that took a while to finish fire out. Overall was easy to follow instructions and sew. I fell in love with a cotton print I used for lining. That made it hard to put on. The fit was fine just no slip on the lining.

I like the pattern, but I made a lot of adjustments- For starters, the front side panel matched the side seam but was longer than the front panel (my mistake?) I adjusted the crossover panel so that there’s a proper overlap and no ‘tummy-gap’ I added loops at the top with a toggle both inside and outside (reversible) Also the sizes became bigger because I used an overlocker (serger) which means all seams are smaller, so I cut a bit off the seam allowance.
Apart from all that- it’s a simple pattern that can be put together quite quickly (PS use a sewing machine for the corners and cut off excess before turning right side.)

Finally after making a few vests for the kids, I’ve made one for me. Very happy with the fit and pleased with the fabric combo. Coat next

I'm almost done with a pink fluffy lined white vest for the MiL (Mother's Day. Going together beautifully. Might go up a size next time as the lining is very fluffy. The pockets stayed off...she isn't a pockie type. No hood. thanks for a great sew

Great pattern, sizing is true and I structure's easy to follow. I love these patterns