GERTRUDE GILET sewing pattern and KIT

Gertrude Gilet sewing pattern by Sewgirl to make a snug little essential item for any wardrobe. This is a perfect body warmer, either a button up v-neck gilet or a round neck Tabard top, great for wearing over t-shirts and layering under jackets for extra cosiness. The perfect garment for in-between seasons when you aren't too sure whether to wrap up or keep cool. The pattern size range incudes all sizes from 8-24.

Please see size info chart for details. 

Skill level: Easy. Gertrude Gilet or Tabard is suitable to be made up in cuddly knitted Boucle fabrics, Teddy Sherpa fleece or Curly sheep fabrics, alternatively woven fabrics are also suitable with or without a lining. If using a woven fabric aim for a slightly heavier weight and a double sided fabric is preferable. Binding with woven fabrics -I recommend using bought binding, with stretch fabrics its best to use self-made binding cut across the horizontal width of the fabric. All instructions are included in the pattern.

The Gertrude pattern includes a large format template with an illustrated instruction booklet, enclosed inside a printed envelope. There is also a blog showing extra tips and photos of how to make the garment and a Sewing Street TV demo show where Fiona makes a section of the gilet. Go to www.sewgirl.co.uk/gertrude-gilet. 

The KIT contains a Gilet pattern, Boucle fabric* in a choice of navy or black and white marl (see pics), four wooden buttons (as pictured), a reel of thread and a Sewgirl label. Please note the boucle version is not lined as the fabric is double sided.

Please note that all instructions are in English only with metric and imperial measurements. 

* fabric is 100% polyester.