How to Sew a Diamond-Quilted Layering Vest
How do you sew a quilted vest for fall layering?
('Why a quilted layering vest', "A lightweight quilted vest is one of the most useful transitional-weather makes: warm enough for cool mornings, breathable enough that it doesn't overheat once you layer a jacket on top.")
('Materials', "A quilting-weight cotton or cotton-blend face fabric, a thin cotton or polyester batting (low-loft works best so the vest doesn't get bulky), a lining fabric, and matching thread for the diamond quilting lines.")
('Construction overview', 'You quilt the face fabric to the batting and lining in a diamond grid BEFORE cutting out the pattern pieces, so the quilting lines stay straight and even across the finished vest, then assemble the vest body and armhole/neck facings as usual.')
Key Takeaways
- Sizes XS-3X
- Real diamond channel-quilting instructions
- Sewn before cutting for straight quilt lines