Nestledown Vest - Baby Wearing + Maternity
Nestledown Vest - Baby Wearing + Maternity
Create a dreamy baby wearing vest for men + women, by converting our popular Trailblazer vest into a stunning baby-wearing garment. The two nifty "zip in" panels - for both baby-wearing and pregnancy - can be removed when not required for a truly versatile garment.
Skill Level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate
- Baby/toddler carry cover panel
- Maternity panel - wear your Trailblazer vest through pregnancy to birth
- Men's + women's carry panels included in the one add-on.
- Want to back wear? Check out this blog post
Please note: The Nestledown babywearing vest is not a stand alone carrier. The vest must be worn combined with a front wearing carrier as it does NOT hold the baby on its own!
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with upcycled fabrics.
Sizing + Supplies
Click here for Women's Size Chart + supplies
Click here for Men's Size Chart + supplies
Printing Info
Our digital patterns are tiled and designed to print using your home printer on either US Letter, or A4 paper.
Patterns include a “layers” feature, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. Full step-by-step printing instructions are supplied.
This pattern also includes an additional wide format file that can be taken to a local copy shop and printed on single sheets of A0 paper.
FAQ
View pattern FAQ | Read more on the blog
This is an add-on to the men's and women's Trailblazer Vest. You need to either own a Trailblazer Vest pattern, or purchase the bundle using the dropdown menu for all the required pattern pieces.
Cover photo by Ann Snelson
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Best pattern for being pregnant/having a baby. I had been looking for weeks to find the perfect pattern for baby wearing and this pattern not only is perfect for great directions and pictures to help.
Love these patterns
I found the design creative and fun. My daughter-in-law selected this, and I only had to fit a couple of seams for her and our new Grandboy! Instructions were clear, concise - a pleasure to sew.
I absolutley love this pattern. I’m still a beginner, perhaps an advanced beginner now, and it was a breeze to do. The fb chat group are so helpful and the tutorials come with videos as well, which I found incredibly helpful. First time sewing zips and it all went sew well (sorry haha) ! Highly recommend this pattern along with the trailblazer vest. Added bonus of panel being removed if you’re not baby wearing x
I have worn both of my children but hadn't found a stylish vest that is comfortable and fits well. The nestledown first like a glove. It's comfortable, fitted and oh so cozy. And a breeze to sew!
What another wonderful pattern! I was a bit worried about sewing all the zippers but with the video tutorials my zips came out perfect and it was sooooo easy. I have been converted and now want to sew more zippers. Thanks for a beautiful pattern and a super easy to follow tutorial.
I absolutely love this pattern! It’s perfect for the chilly weather and snuggling my little one close so she stays warm!
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Best pattern for being pregnant/having a baby. I had been looking for weeks to find the perfect pattern for baby wearing and this pattern not only is perfect for great directions and pictures to help.
Love these patterns
I found the design creative and fun. My daughter-in-law selected this, and I only had to fit a couple of seams for her and our new Grandboy! Instructions were clear, concise - a pleasure to sew.
I absolutley love this pattern. I’m still a beginner, perhaps an advanced beginner now, and it was a breeze to do. The fb chat group are so helpful and the tutorials come with videos as well, which I found incredibly helpful. First time sewing zips and it all went sew well (sorry haha) ! Highly recommend this pattern along with the trailblazer vest. Added bonus of panel being removed if you’re not baby wearing x
I have worn both of my children but hadn't found a stylish vest that is comfortable and fits well. The nestledown first like a glove. It's comfortable, fitted and oh so cozy. And a breeze to sew!
What another wonderful pattern! I was a bit worried about sewing all the zippers but with the video tutorials my zips came out perfect and it was sooooo easy. I have been converted and now want to sew more zippers. Thanks for a beautiful pattern and a super easy to follow tutorial.
I absolutely love this pattern! It’s perfect for the chilly weather and snuggling my little one close so she stays warm!