wacky & unusual as well as some beautifully classic and timeless creations.  Price range £15.00 - £200.00

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sister websites:

http://www.jackiewills.co.uk/

http://www.patchworktemplates.com/

Welcome

My aim is to always offer:

• Efficient and friendly customer service
• Fast despatch of items
• A listening approach to customer requirements
• A Refund policy  (see contact page of this website)
• Current feedback on Ebay  - 1019 x 100% positive

• Jackie Wills has sold in excess of 700 unique waistcoats over a period of 17 years.
• This website concentrates soley on waistcoats - you cannot buy patchwork or art from this site.
• Latest creations will be added as they become available.
• Waistcoats can be purchased or commissioned using paypal, UK sterling cheque or postal order.

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New Waistcoat Listed 14 August 2008

Ref 78

Vintage Fabrics

see "shop" for more details

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August 2008  Waistcoat of the month No 77 

Ref 77 -  Large size - approx 42" man or 16 Ladies - please check measurements below Purple Clematis Flowers and Clematis Leaves abstract design - Handpainted, Machine Embroidered - lots of interesting detail - shades of purple, voilet, pale green, olive green, grey, turquoise - unique and stylish - can be worn by lady or gent made from start to finish in Devon Studio This is a QUALITYwaistcoat has no pockets or front fastenings Original, Unique and beautifully crafted Unisex - fits size 42" Man or size 14-16 woman (depending on bust size) - flexibility as no front fastenings - check measurements with a garment you already wear.Measurements as follows: to nearest half-inch Back neck to hem 21.25"(54.5cm) Back underarm to underarm 19.5"(50cm) Side underarm to hem 11"(28.5cm) Each front panel side seam to front opening 11.5"(30cm) Armhole circumference 25.5" (65cm)Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14"(36cm)

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July 2008 Waistcoat of the month -  No 75

Red Poppies - Turquoise Leaves - Geometric Embroidery - - distressed look - poppies not opaque -size 16 or 42 - please check measurements before purchase.

June 2008 Waistcoat of the Month -  No 72

Classic - striking and georgous colours -  timeless design

purchase from the shop page of this website

 Ref: 72 - above & below

 

 

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Recent Commissions

 

June 2008

 

Below two waistcoats commissioned by JS - the grey one is particularly beautiful.  The blue one has a simple design inspired by piano keys.   Take a peep  through picasa gallery link to see  waistcoats with similar themes but very very different indeed.

 

 

 

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Below: Detail - Wedding Waistcoat Commission - brief was to create Bridegrooms waistcoat with insects and chess board theme.

May 2008

 

 

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June 2008 - Brief was to create a wacky zany crazy waistcoat using vintage, cherished and recycled fabrics - with as much texture as possible.   Apparently Emma's client was thrilled.

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Recent  feedback left for waistcoats  sold on Ebay

Item better than described, beautifully wrapped, very prompt. Highly reccomended

 

Stunning item, am saving for another... could wear this anywhere. Many thanks.

really nice workmanship,good quality and swift delivery,thanks!!!!!!!!!!

 

 excellent item,very nice work the wife loves it.Thanks!!!!!!!!!

 

beautiful and unique, very nice seller

 

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 http://picasaweb.google.com/thejaxcollection

In a nutshell:

I began working professionally with textiles in 1984 - since then I have: 

• Sold over 700 unique waistcoats
• Sold hundreds of thousands ready cut patchwork paper templates
• Sold numerous misc. artworks, patchworks, ACEO's as they become available
• Published many articles including Fibonacci Hexagons - Patchwork and Quilting Summer 1990

My work is:

• To provide original and beautifully crafted quality distinctive waistcoats
• To provide inspiring original patchwork patterns
• To provide Patchwork template packs with ready cut templates and instruction
• To encourage customers to design their own ideas in patchwork with confidence

• Email:              Thejaxcollection@gmail.com
• Address will be provided upon your request
• A notice will appear here if more than 72 hours delay in response is expected
• Telephone         01803 690747    
• Telephone         07737 374 319    Mobile

 

Selection of waistcoats are also available from  Shop : 

Brigid Foley 8 Paddons Row, Tavistock PL19 0HF Tel: 01822 612203  Brigid has been selling my garments from her designer shop  for the last ten years, perhaps longer.

Selection of waistcoats are also available on Ebay - sellers name  Thejaxcollection