GERTRUDE GILET sewing pattern and KIT

Gertrude Gilet sewing pattern by Sewgirl to make a snug little essential item for any wardrobe. The perfect body warmer, wear over tees or sweats and layer under jackets for extra cosiness, it's the perfect garment for in-between seasons when you aren't too sure whether to wrap up or keep cool.

Size range is UK 8-24. Please see size info chart for details. 

Skill level: Easy. This gilet 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 Navy, 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.