Summer Co-Ord Set with Tailored Waistcoat Vest and Matching Shorts

This two-piece pattern pairs a tailored sleeveless waistcoat with coordinating pleated shorts, giving sewists a polished summer co-ord that works just as well split between other pieces in the wardrobe. The waistcoat has a structured, fitted line, while the shorts rely on soft pleating at the waist for shape and ease of movement. Designed for women, the set suits anyone who enjoys a put-together warm-weather look with a classic tailoring influence.

Mid-weight linen, linen blends, cotton twill, chambray or lightweight suiting all hold the shorts' pleats and give the waistcoat its clean structure. Crisper fabrics emphasise the tailored feel, while washed linen reads more relaxed. Wear the set together for holidays, garden events and resort days, or style the waistcoat over a shirt and the shorts with a simple tee for everyday summer dressing.

Sizes run from XS to 5XL (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on A4 paper, with a combined US Letter / A4 file as well, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.