Create a dreamy baby-wearing or pregnancy vest by converting our popular Trailblazer Vest pattern with the use of zip in panels. 

The two panels, for baby-wearing and pregnancy, can be removed when not required for a truly versatile garment.

• Carry panels - Sized for both baby and toddler, with optional wind collars to keep little ones cosy.
• Pregnancy panel - wear your Trailblazer Vest through pregnancy to birth, no need for a specific pregnancy vest, just zip in the panel when required!
• Want to back wear?  Check out this blog post
  
  

This is an add-on to the Adult Trailblazer Vests.  You need to either own one of the two Adult Trailblazer Vest patterns, or purchase a bundle using the dropdown menu for all the required pattern pieces.

Please note: The Nestledown Add-on 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!

Sizing + Supplies

Click here for Women's Size Chart + supplies  
Click here for Men's Size Chart + supplies

These links will take you to the size chart and materials list for the Trailblazer Vests.  Scroll down to the bottom for the Nestledown panel requirements.

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NESTLEDOWN FAQ

Will this panel hold baby?
Absolutely not.  The Nestledown Add-on 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.  This panel is purely an extra layer of warmth.

Can I convert the Trailblazer Vest to be a "back-wearing" garment?
Yes. We have a blogpost detailing how to do that here:  How to convert the Nestledown for Back Wearing

Can I wear the vest "as a vest" if not carrying baby?
Yes, simply zip out the panel, and you have a cosy Trailblazer Vest.  

I don't want to sew a garment just for pregnancy - can I wear it afterwards?
Yes. Nestledown is designed to see you through pregnancy and baby-wearing. You simply zip the panels out when not required and you have a regular Trailblazer Vest.  Sew the Trailblazer Vest in your regular size, as the Nestledown panels create the extra width required for pregnancy.  No wasted sewing!

Can I use the Nestledown add-ons interchangeably between Coat and Vest?
No, each add-on is designed specifically as the Forester and Trailblazer have different lengths etc.

View pattern FAQ | Read more on the blog

What is included?

The Nestledown Add-on for Trailblazer Vest includes:

1. Nestledown Baby-wearing panel - baby + toddler sizes
2. Nestledown Pregnancy panel
3. Detachable Pixie hood - baby + toddler sizes
4. Detachable classic round hood - baby size + toddler sizes

Printing Info

This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
3. 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.