Pika Vest Sewing Pattern

The Pika Vest sewing pattern is a semi-fitted, fully lined waistcoat that combines style and functionality. Featuring princess seams, back darts, decorative welt pockets, and a classic button closure, it adds a touch of elegance to any outfit — whether layered over a blouse or worn alone. Suitable for woven fabrics in sizes 0–24 / 30–54.

• Semi-fitted, fully lined waistcoat
• Princess seams for a flattering, contoured fit
• Back darts for shape and definition
• Decorative welt pockets
• Classic front button closure
• Color PDF pattern printable in Letter, A4, A0, and a separate projector file

Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.

Skill level 3/4

This pattern is designed for intermediate sewists. If you're new to welt pockets or princess seams, consider practicing on scrap fabric first. A YouTube Sew-along video is included to guide you through each step.

What you need to make the Pika Vest

• Light to medium-weight woven fabric (cotton, linen, wool, corduroy, or twill)
• Lining fabric
• Buttons for front closure
• Interfacing
• Sewing thread

Pika Vest Sewing Pattern includes

• Layers
• Trimless pages
• Fully illustrated instructions
• A4 and Letter paper format in color
• A0 printshop format in color
• Projector file in color
• The pattern includes seam allowances

Pattern Specifications

• Pattern Name: Pika Vest
• SKU: VE04
• Garment Type: Vest, waistcoat, gilet
• Format: PDF sewing pattern
• Sizes: Women's 0–24 / 30–54
• Skill Level: 3/4 (intermediate)
• Fabric Type: Light to medium-weight woven fabrics — cotton, linen, wool, corduroy, twill
• Features: Princess seams, back darts, welt pockets, button closure, fully lined
• Print Formats: Letter, A4, A0, projector file
• Sew-along: YouTube video included

Pair it with

Style the Pika Vest with the Bermuda Shorts PDF sewing pattern, the Palazzo Pants PDF sewing pattern, or the Hepburn Pants PDF sewing pattern to complete a handmade wardrobe.