Pathfinder Vest - Women/Curved Fit
Digital Pattern + Video Class
Pathfinder Vest - Women/Curved Fit
Digital Pattern + Video Class
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.
Views
- 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.
View pattern FAQ
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- Resources
Add-Ons
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Customer Reviews
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 :)
I love this pattern. Easy to follow instructions. Made it for my youngest granddaughter.
Made Pathfinder vest with crossover front, curved drop back, and bear ears on the hood for a bit of fun for 1 year old boy. The faux leather was 'wool'padded so did not need lining.
Thanks its awesome.
sorry haven't had a chance to make it yet
I wanted to make a vest to go with some pants I wanted to make. I ended up making this vest out of a Ponte with a jersey lining. It is surprisingly warm. I know it is written for wovens, but it worked just fine with some moderate stretch fabric. The directions were easy to understand and I didn’t have to make any adjustments.
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Customer Reviews
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 :)
I love this pattern. Easy to follow instructions. Made it for my youngest granddaughter.
Made Pathfinder vest with crossover front, curved drop back, and bear ears on the hood for a bit of fun for 1 year old boy. The faux leather was 'wool'padded so did not need lining.
Thanks its awesome.
sorry haven't had a chance to make it yet
I wanted to make a vest to go with some pants I wanted to make. I ended up making this vest out of a Ponte with a jersey lining. It is surprisingly warm. I know it is written for wovens, but it worked just fine with some moderate stretch fabric. The directions were easy to understand and I didn’t have to make any adjustments.