Freja Vest – Resource Page

With Just Patterns, I believe in empowering dressmakers to improve their skills with each project. In case you need help to figure out a particular step or you want to discover new ways to do things, I curated a compilation of resources you may find helpful when constructing your garment.

To buy the pattern, please visit my shop. If you are stuck on certain parts or would like to suggest other useful tutorials, don't hesitate to get in touch!

ERRATA

I updated the instructions on 16 December 2024 to correct the finished bust measurements of size range 34-46. You can access the corrected instructions in your download link or access the corrected page here.

  • Introducing the Freja Vest

    Introducing the Freja Vest

    Dear readers,   I’m beyond excited to introduce the Freja Vest, the latest pattern in the Just Patterns collection! Designed with versatility in mind, the Freja Vest is that perfect...

    Introducing the Freja Vest

    Dear readers,   I’m beyond excited to introduce the Freja Vest, the latest pattern in the Just Patterns collection! Designed with versatility in mind, the Freja Vest is that perfect...

1 of 4

More links for Freja

Fusing

With many of its pieces fully interfaced, block fusing is a great option for Freja, learn more about block fusing with Off-the-Cuff.

Advice to source fusible weft interfacing with Closet Core Patterns.

Vest construction

A blog post on welt pockets by Fashion Incubator (that's the method featured in the instructions).

Bluff patch pockets by Atelier Saison on Youtube.

Lining

Freja and my other vest pattern, Veronica, share a similar approach to bagging the lining and I wrote a blog post for the bagged lining of Veronica.

Attaching a vest lining on the Youtube Channel of Abi’s Den.

Bagging a vest lining (in a different order) on the Youtube Channel of Tailor Nour.

A quick demonstration of the front facing, lining and hem junction on this Instagram Reel.

Sewing buttons

My favorite hand sewing buttons tutorial is by Thread Theory.