A hardworking gilet. Make yours lined or unlined, with facings on the inside or outside.
 
Skill level: Intermediate. UK Sizes 34-54.
 
You will need matching thread, 0.65m/0.5 yards of interfacing, 6 metal snaps or 6 15-18mm buttons.
 
Merchant & Mills suggest using: Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas.
For the lining we’d suggest our barrier lining if using an oilskin, otherwise – cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.
 
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. Sizing and fabric amount information is on the final slide of images.