126 Vests from Greece and Poland

Sizes XS - 2XL These authentic designs can be lavishly decorated, embroidered, appliquéd, and otherwise embellished. This sewing pattern includes a short vest for men or women from Greece, a mid-calf Greek vest, and two variations of a Polish woman's vest with petal-shaped tabs along the bottom edge. The short Greek vest is waist-length on women and slightly shorter on men. It has a narrow band collar, a button and loop at the neck, and curved front edges. The short and long Greek vests can be made lined or unlined. Fold-over braid binds the edges of the short vest when unlined, and is optional when lined. The panels of the long Greek vest flare gracefully from a slightly raised waist. As on many Greek coats and vests, the front opening does not meet, but frames the body. Narrow shoulders and a uniquely pieced back construction are accented by a small pleat on either side of the back and small side slits at the hemline. With or without lining, fold-over braid is used for finishing. Both Greek vests are traditionally trimmed with narrow cord or braid and bits of appliquéd velvet; several buttons and shells further decorate the shorter one. Designs and instructions for all vest…