Shian puffer vest
Shian is a semi-fitted quilted puffer vest with a straight silhouette. At the top, the vest is fitted with bust and shoulder darts. The garment features a stand collar and pockets in the front princess seams. The zip-off detachable hood is finished with a casing and a drawstring cord with stoppers threaded through it. The vest fastens with a two-way separating zipper at the center front. Shian is fully lined and is below-knee length.
Model Anna: Height 170 cm (5’7”), Bust 85 cm (33 1/2”), Waist 61 cm (24”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Anna is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 3 days (20 hours).
To sew this vest, choose outerwear fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, soft, non-stretch, waterproof, windproof. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: raincoat fabrics, outerwear fabrics, dewspo, taslan, membrane fabrics, PU-coated polyester.
For the lining, the following fabrics are recommended: taffeta, sateen, twill, cupro, heat-reflective lining fabrics (Omni-Heat and similar).
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics.
The vest in the photo is made of raincoat fabric. The fabric is medium weight, soft, non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 80 g/m2.
The lining is 100% polyester. The lining fabric weight is 90 g/m2.
Alpolux 100 g/m2 was used as the insulation. The fiber content is a blend of 15% wool and 85% microfiber.
1. Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.95 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
2 (162–168) | 2 | 2 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
3 (170–176) | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.15 | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.45 |
4 (178–184) | 2.05 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.45 | 2.45 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34−36 | 38−40 | 42−44 | 46 | 48 | 50−52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 |
2. Lining fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.15 |
2 (162–168) | 1.05 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 |
3 (170–176) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.2 |
4 (178–184) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.15 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Lining fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–44 | 46 | 48−52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
3. Alpolux insulation, 100 g/m2, 150 cm wide, cut in one direction, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||
34–42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.4 | 1.55 | 1.8 |
2 (162–168) | 1.45 | 1.6 | 1.85 |
3 (170–176) | 1.45 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
4 (178–184) | 1.5 | 1.65 | 1.95 |
Alpolux insulation, 100 g/m2, 59” wide, cut in one direction, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||
34–42 | 44–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 2 1/8 |
4.Elastic cord, 3 mm (1/8") wide, for all heights:
Size | 34–40 | 42–52 |
cm | 80 | 85 |
inches | 31 1/2 | 33 1/2 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
5.One separating coil zipper (for the hood), cm:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1–2 (154–168) | 45 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
3–4 (170–184) | 45 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
One separating coil zipper (for the hood), inches:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
34–36 | 38 | 40–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1–2 (5'1"–5'6") | 17 3/4 | 17 3/4 | 19 5/8 | 19 5/8 | 21 5/8 |
3–4 (5'7"–6'1") | 17 3/4 | 19 5/8 | 19 5/8 | 21 5/8 | 21 5/8 |
6. One molded plastic separating zipper, 110 cm (43 1/4") long, for all sizes in all heights
7. Two metal zipper stoppers
8. Two metal grommets, 5 mm (1/4") in diameter
9. Two metal stoppers for the elastic cord
10. Matching thread — 1 spool
-sewing machine for construction
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine to attach the zipper
- pliers for installing zipper stoppers
- grommet press tool with a set of molds, hole puncher
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 20.9–20.7 | 8 1/4–8 1/8 |
Waistline ease | 40.8 | 16 1/8 |
Hipline ease | 15 | 5 7/8 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm |
1 (154–160) | 98.5 |
2 (162–168) | 101.5 |
3 (170–176) | 104.5 |
4 (178–184) | 107.5 |
Height, ft | Back length, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 38 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 40 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 41 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 42 3/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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