So here goes the creation process! The fabric arrived, and looks just as good as imagined; the weave is fine enough to retain a lot of detail in the pattern itself, whilst giving it a nice texture to the touch. We also got a choice of two fabrics for use in the lining of the waistcoat (inside front and outside back), one slightly lighter and shinier, the other more muted and grey, as well as some simple, brushed metal buttons for the front and a simple buckle for the back.
The sewing pattern we are using is part of the Simplicity Easy-to-Sew No.2741 (Pattern C). This is a fairly basic collarless waistcoat pattern, with ‘fake’ pockets and darts along the front. We pinned down the pattern to the fabric, and cut out the right proportions for someone of my height and weight. Later on, when we decided to use the slightly more muted fabric as the lining, that too was pinned and cut out the same way. Now that we have all the pieces, all that is required is to pin them together and use the fancy sewing machine my mum has for all her other sewing projects to make it all come together!
Callum Falconer - Tradigital Artist 