This is the second adult Trailblazer that I've made this year and they have me wondering why I waited so long to make this garment.
They are the perfect layering piece. The zip front and high collar keep you warm and cosy whilst being sleeveless means no bulky coat.
It is a wonderful blank canvas, I added extra internal pockets to this make.
Brilliant, easy to follow instructions with useful videos

The instructions and the pattern were great and I love the result - I used an African cotton fabric to makes this waistcoat. The only thing which I really missed were fully opened pattern pieces for the projector file, mainly for the center back piece. Especially if you make a puffer vest, you cannot cut on the fold. I solved the problem by cutting the lining first and then using the lining piece as example for the cut of the puffer center back piece. But this possibility wasn't described in the instructions and would not have been necessary with a full projector file in which pieces are usually presented opened when they need to be cut on fold and mirrored when they need to be cut twice.

I used this pattern to make my son’s hockey jersey’s into vests. It worked great the sizes were spot on! I loved how it had all the various options!

I made it twice with the first one being his childhood jerseys and then went to the NHL jersey. Perfect results both times!

My sister requested a reflective gilet (vest) to wear when she’s out running in the dark. She will be a trail “blazer” in this, it reflects even without car headlights on it! Can’t wait to make more of this pattern in a variety of fabrics.

This is the first pattern I have purchased from Twig + Tale. I am 100% impressed. Print at home PDF went together just perfect. I like having the option to drill down to just one size. The instructions were spot on - this is the first lined garment I have sewn that I didn't have great difficulty with the lining. This one came out really nice without any frustrations. The outer is fleece and lining flannel. I put in the optional inside pocket which my husband thought was awesome. Love the way it was sewn in. This pocket left a perfect place for me to put my handmade label on. Size measurements were really good - I picked the correct size the first time. I also really appreciate the inspiring ideas within the pattern. I can't wait to make the next one!

Lovely design and wonderful seeing instructions. I loved seeing this best so much that I made two. Thank you!

Experienced leather maker but just getting into garment sewing. The pattern was straight forward and easy to follow. Any questions I had were quickly solved by an email response. Great pattern and great vest, I already have another in the making and plan on several more for Christmas presents. I used magnetic snaps for closing the wind guard.

Easy to understand, easy to adjust, and lovely when made. I made this for my 'chap' and he loves it. Calls it his 'best' gilet now. Made with quilted cotton and polar fleece.
Thank you.
PS: I'm a relatively new 'sewist' just in case newbies are thinking of making this like I did x

I finished making the Trailblazer Vest yesterday. This was by far the hardest thing I’ve sewn; not because the pattern was too complicated, but because of all the alterations I had to do. My brother is 5’ 5”, with a very large stomach due to a hernia. I originally ordered the men’s vest but the height discrepancy was too big. I ended up ordering the women’s version, too, because the height was the best for him, and combined the two. Hence, the difficulty. I reworked the patterns 4 times and made two toiles. I am a very slow sewer, so it took me much longer than it should’ve, but it also made me put on my thinking cap. The end result was great and he is very happy with it.

I just started making the Trailblazer vest. The pattern is easy to follow and am enjoying sewing it.