Trailblazer Vest Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit

Trailblazer Vests are made for crisp mornings and ambitious endeavours.  Zip up, slip hands in pockets and be ready for whatever outdoor adventures may come along.

Featuring curved seams and a back yoke for a great fit and professional-looking finish, a full zip front, and cosy in-seam pockets.

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner - Intermediate

Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.

The Nestledown Pregnancy + Baby-Carry Add-on is designed to transform this vest into both a pregnancy and baby wearing vest, with the use of clever zip-in panels.  You can view the add-on here.

Sizing + Supplies

The Women's Trailblazer Vest includes sizes 0-26. 
Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish.

View all Trailblazer Vest patterns and Add-ons here

View size chart + materials list 

**  We will be updating all our adult patterns into our new size chart of 0-32. If you are interested in helping us test the updated sizing, please register your interest using this form, and we will be in contact when the time comes.

Views + Features

 

• Stand-up collar
• Zipper closure (with alternatives of snaps or buttons)
• In-seam pockets
• Optional wind flap for extra warmth and style
• Fancy adding a hood? The Forester Coat hood mashes perfectly
  

What is the difference between Pathfinder and Trailblazer?  Read all about it here

Bonus Resources

• Pathfinder Vest vs. Trailblazer Vest: A Comparison
• Trailblazer Vest - Inspiration Blog Tour
• Fabric Inspiration for Vests
  
• Introducing the Men's Trailblazer Vest
• Introducing the Women's Trailblazer Vest
  
• Introducing the Children's Trailblazer Vest

• Inspiration: Making a Puffer-Style Trailblazer Vest
• How to Add an Internal Lining Pocket - Adult Versions
• How to add a Detachable Hood - Adult versions
• How to make a Back-carry, Baby Wearing Vest - Adult versions

Printing Info

This is a PDF pattern and includes three printing options:

1. US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
2. Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″) 
3. Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use.  Read more about using our projector files here 

All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.

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