Women’s Fleece Vest Pattern (Free)

This Women’s fleece vest pattern (which is free) is super easy to make – two seams to sew and you’re finished. Or skip the sewing all together and use a special glue! Because this pattern requires you to fold the fabric a special way please read all the instructions first before cutting your fleece! With flattering lines – this continuous piece of fabric makes for a flattering draped collar.

Women’s Fleece Vest Pattern Instructions

Step 1 – Assemble and Adjust the Fleece Vest Pattern

Normally I have just briefly mention putting the pattern together in my instructions – but since this takes the most time and is so crucial for success for this pattern I want you to take you time in putting it together.  If you are unfamiliar with putting my patterns together – you can find instructions here.

Once the pattern is properly assembled cut it to your correct size.

Find your size and coordinating line and cut the pattern down to it.

find the matching pattern and number.

Step 2 – Cut Out the Free Women’s Fleece Vest Pattern Pieces

This vest pattern is one large piece.  We need to place the center of the back on the fold.  You will notice that that pattern won’t fit on the fabric with the opposite selvages touching (lengthwise fold).

Unfold the fabric and fold it in half the other way (crosswise fold). So the cut edges are touching. You can see a diagram showing this here.

Place your pattern along the folded edge and pin or weigh down. Since I’m not planning on finishing the edges I like to use a rotary blade to get a clean edge.  While this is optional,

You can see that is gives a a nice clean cut that is important for this pattern.

Continue to cut out the pattern, making sure not to cut on the fold line

You should now have one large half circle piece.

Step 3 – Sew or Create a No-Sew Women’s Fleece Vest

Now here’s the easy part!  We need to sew the shoulder seams. Unfold the vest so that the back is laying in the center (right side up).  Line up the should seams (right side touching and the 

Using a .5 inch seam allowance sew the shoulder seam on one side.

Fold over the other side and line up the shoulder seams.  Sew the other side using a .5 inch seam allowance.

Trim the seam down a little so it won’t show while wearing.

Fleece doesn’t fray but it can stretched out of shape.  It’s completely optional but you can finish the raw edges with double fold bias tape if you choose. Where this can be the most helpful is the arm holes.  This is a nice way to finish the garment if you choose.

No-Sew Fleece Vest Instructions

The process is very similar.  Unfold the vest piece so the back is in the center – right side of fabric facing up.

Glue each shoulder using a bead of the fabric hot glue between the fabric (try to do it .5 inch in from the edge).  Press the fabric together and allow the glue to cool.  Then trim the seams down.

Turn right side out. Now you’re fleece vest is ready to wear!

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• Fleece Scarf with Pockets
• Red Riding Hood Cape
• Washable Duster
• Warm Mittens
• Easy Fleece Blanket
• Quick Sew Hobo
• Child’s Fleece Robe
• Child’s Fleece Pants

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