A little buggy outside? Wishing you could go for that walk, but the mosquitoes are getting the best of. you? Sewing Pattern Secrets suggests you try this expert level sewing project next!
Bug Repellent Rip-Stop Windbreaker Features:
- Zip Front Light Weight Vest
- Removable Hood with Built-in Visor and Drawcords
- Side pockets
- Zip Closed Cell Phone Pocket at the breast
- Side stretch panels.
- Bug Netting Head Covering
This pattern is one of our 125+ digital sewing patterns offered in our pattern library. For more information on purchasing these patterns for the one time price of $67, go to SewingPatternSecrets to learn more.
Sizes and Fit: Fitted Sizes 6-14
Unlike most of our patterns, this pattern is fitted closer to the body, and has about 1.5″ of ease. It is also shorter, but you can opt to add a little length.
Expert Skill Level
Very few of our patterns are expert level, but we just had to make this pattern available for you!
It is well worth the time involved and you will enjoy having it for those hot buggy days.
Fabric
Main: Woven fabric with up to 3% elastane, Poly Micro ber, Poly or Cotton Ripstop, Linen Blend with Lycra, DWR Nylon.
We used: OTTERTEX NYLON RIPSTOP 70 DENIER (DWR) – 1.9 OZ for the main fabric, and knit ponte in light weight as a contrast fabric.
Lining: Lining should be lighter (1-3oz/yd ) or same fabric of same fiber type as main fabric. Poly Microfiber or Poly Lining; Cotton/Poly
Ripstop with Cotton/ Poly Ripstop or Batiste. Examine the drawing to see where you’ll see the lining. Options are same as the main fabric.31.5” or 80cm fabric required.
Mesh fabric or soft net fabric for Mosquito Netting – 45” fabric required.
Contrast Fabric: suggestions: up to 4 oz ponte knit, merino wool. 9” or 23cm fabric required for side panels and bias tape
Bias Tape: 1/2” wide double folded bias tape. OR if making bias from contrast fabric, 1/4 yard contrast fabric required for just bias tape.
Note: When cutting the armhole band fabric, be sure the direction of the greatest stretch is running the length of the pattern piece.
Notions
- 23.5”-24” plastic open-ended zipper and 5” or 12.7cm plastic closed-ended zipper.
- (5) 1cm width buttons or snaps
- Nylon braided drawcords for both the hood on the vest and the mosquito netting project – 73.5” or 186.69cm. Options: Metal tipped,
Shoelace, Flat Cotton, Wax Tipped, Check Etsy.com for custom. - Non-fusible interfacing for lightweight woven fabrics. We used Pellon PSS36 Sew-In Lightweight Interfacing
1/4” width Steam a Seam Double Stick Fusible Tape
Equipment
A serger is highly recommended for this project, or alternatively,
Overlock or Zipper Foot for Ripstop
Rotary Cutter and Blade (sharp to reduce frays)
Walking Foot if using regular sewing machine.
Zipper Foot for Zipper
Extensive Instructions
This pattern has 35 pages of comprehensive instructions.
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Purchasing this Pattern: If you’re interested in purchasing the pattern, it’s only available as part of our pattern library (125 patterns for $67) in our sales offer at www.sewingpatternsecrets.com/vsl
