SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- McCalls 7638
- 45" fabric 1 5/8 yd Sherpa
- 60" fabric 1 1/8 yd Sherpa
- 1 1/8 yd Lining
- 1 Pkg. Anorak snaps with snap tool
- 1/4 yd Fusible interfacing
- Thread
- Sewing notions
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: All seams are 5/8" unless stated.
- Use View B for vest.
- Eliminate the sleeves and yoke.
- Lower the underarm 1 1/4" blending back into armhole.
- Cut lining for under collar, under pocket flap and side pocket facing.
- Eliminate the extra fold over front facing.
- Cut out and press fusible interfacing to under collar, under pocket flaps and down center front facing.
- Complete vest to sewing instructions using a serger to finish all seams.
- Topstitch 1/4" collar, chest pockets and flaps.
- Serge the armholes then topstitch under 1/4" and hem.
- Stitch down front facing.
- Place snaps down center front and pocket flap.
- Trim Sherpa pile needed for snap insertion.
JOANN HACKS:
- Using lining for under collar and pocket flap helps the Sherpa lay flatter.
- When serging armholes, stretch edges slightly around the curves.
- Trimming around the Sherpa pile helps connect the snaps in place.