I wanted to make my mom something nice for her 79th birthday and I had some beautiful brown fabric I purchased from a thrift store some time ago that I thought would make a nice vest. I don't see my mom often enough to fit the vest to her as it was being made but she did tell me her measurements (or at least what she thought they were!) and I did take in the waist after seeing her in person once I started the vest. I see lots of things I wish I had done better (like driving to her house and fitting her more thoroughly), but she is utterly thrilled! Since I rarely sew garments and my fitting options weren't fabulous, I am also happy with the results and I look forward to making more of these handy and lovely vests!

I made my first pathfinder in an afternoon (whilst my mum watched my toddler and the newborn had a nap)
It was really easy to do and the thing that took the longest was actually sticking together the pattern.
The instructions are beautifully written and easy to follow. This one was a gift, so I'm off to bribe my mum to let me make my toddler one!

I used the animal add on to make a dinosaur vest for my grandson and he loves it so much! This pattern is so adaptable and easy to put together. I plan to make vests for all my grandchildren, myself and probably the rest of my family too. I love it!!

I have cut out my first Pathfinder vest and am excited to begin sewing. I have read through the instructions and they are very clear and easy to understand. Thank you! I’ll post a picture once I’m finished. Cheers

Love this pattern, easy to follow I’m a beginner and I’ve made 4 of these with buttons even
Thank you so much will definitely be sewing more for my babies

I really love this pattern. The video tutorials are so helpful. I worked my way through them to construct the vest. Is there one for adding the button extension on as I’m not to sure how to do that.
I’m looking forward to making more.

Made for my 2 year old great nephew who wants to wear his “fox coat” everyday.
Awesome pattern to work with, went together super easy, definitely a favourite for my future gift giving.
This vest is made from olive wool combo and 100% cotton lining using the size 2 pattern.
Luka is not petite but his mum thinks this will last next year as well.

So easy to construct. Such a joy to wear. Love the video too.

This pattern was so much fun to make. The instructions were easy to follow and even if you got stuck, the video tutorials were there to help! I’ll be making another vest soon.

Pathfinder vest pattern for children, easy to follow instructions, enhanced by photo guides. Very happy with the result.