sew2little said... Your adaptation to a vest was very successful--it looks great! 6/6/10 3:28 PM
o3b said... Neat vest! Are the rings a closure for the vest or a decoration on your top? I like the cord tied like you have it, but if you plan to wear the vest open, I can see where you might want shorter cording. 6/7/10 2:43 AM
Sherril Miller said... I LOVE your version. Make it again in a pretty spring fabric and wear it with a solid top. You'll look fantastic. 6/7/10 1:44 PM
Martha R said... Thank you for the kind comments. To o3b-I added Extra Large Hook and Eyes as closures to the vest instead of buttons. I can see they do look like rings in the photo, but they are hook and eyes, just large ones that I extended beyond the fabric. Thanks, Martha 6/7/10 3:48 PM
Elizabeth made this said... What cool fabric! The lines of this pattern are so flattering. 6/8/10 8:09 AM
nicegirl said... Love those big hooks and eyes! They really add a high end touch. Nice vest! 6/10/10 4:38 PM
blue mooney said... What a good idea to use this pattern as a vest. Great results! Love the hook & eye closure, and that's a nice fabric choice, too. 11/19/10 5:51 PM
Your adaptation to a vest was very successful--it looks great!
6/6/10 3:28 PM
Neat vest! Are the rings a closure for the vest or a decoration on your top? I like the cord tied like you have it, but if you plan to wear the vest open, I can see where you might want shorter cording.
6/7/10 2:43 AM
I LOVE your version. Make it again in a pretty spring fabric and wear it with a solid top. You'll look fantastic.
6/7/10 1:44 PM
Thank you for the kind comments. To o3b-I added Extra Large Hook and Eyes as closures to the vest instead of buttons. I can see they do look like rings in the photo, but they are hook and eyes, just large ones that I extended beyond the fabric. Thanks, Martha
6/7/10 3:48 PM
What cool fabric! The lines of this pattern are so flattering.
6/8/10 8:09 AM
Love those big hooks and eyes! They really add a high end touch. Nice vest!
6/10/10 4:38 PM
What a good idea to use this pattern as a vest. Great results! Love the hook & eye closure, and that's a nice fabric choice, too.
11/19/10 5:51 PM