Men 6XL (chest 132 cm)

Waistcoat pattern, men's size 6XL (132 cm chest)

Classic fitted waistcoat, with or without lapels.

8pattern pieces

20pieces to cut

≈ 2 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

You will also need: interfacing, lining.

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
Interface the facings, collar, pocket openings and front as marked.
Sew the darts from the edge to the point, tie off without backstitching and press them toward the center.
Make the welt or flap pockets following the marks, before joining the main pieces.
Assemble shell and lining separately and join them all around, leaving the side seams open.
Turn the piece through the opening, push out the corners and press.
Sew the side seams right sides together and press open or finish the allowances.
Mark and sew the buttonholes, then sew on the buttons opposite them.

Measurement	Value	How to measure
Biceps circumference	46.1 cm	Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Chest/bust circumference	131.6 cm	Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Shoulder to bust	33.7 cm	From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Back length	56.6 cm	From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Neck circumference	50 cm	Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder width	54.2 cm	From one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope	13°	Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).
Waist to armpit	25.3 cm	Vertically along the side, from the waist to the armpit.
Waist to hips	15.7 cm	Along the side, from the waist to the hip line.
Hip circumference	110.5 cm	Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones.
Waist circumference	102.7 cm	Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.

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