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Browse current waistcoats for sale. Click on slide-show for information on each waistcoat.
First class customer service is my priority.
For fast & friendly help:
Phone: 01803 690747
Mobile: 07737374319
email: thejaxcollection@gmail.com
Over 75 Unique Waistcoats to view.
A diverse selection of mens, womens, unisex - small to XXL, short, long, stylish, eccentric, simple and complicated. Waistcoats to suit most tastes.
See textile demonstrations and work by Jackie Wills:
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Above: Detail of waistcoat ref: 147 - Commission February 2011 ...The Roman Archaeology Waistcoat.....an interesting challenge to balance all the found artifacts and equipment used into a waistcoat design.
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November 2010, I was contacted by VOGUE magazine (UK) to create a small floral, chintz fabric waistcoat for a photo shoot. I totally enjoyed the creative process of working with patchwork again . It was fantastic to re-visit vintage fabrics carefully hidden in boxes. All sorts of memories came flooding back as I chose fabric combinations to create Waistcoat 134. I could not wait to start sewing and worked almost without a break until the waistcoat was complete. The result worked perfectly. See slide show below:
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Above: March 2011 - ref:146 commission for Mr P.M This is the fourth Brook Trout theme waistcoat - in addition fish flies Invicta & Bloody Butcher - with some artistic licence the colours are gentle and flowing with just a little hint of colour in the flies and abstract embroidered droplets.
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Due to the diversity of my work some categories overlap, for example long waistcoats with horses will be found under Buy Animal / Bird Waistcoats. A slide show on each page shows further images of all waistcoats for sale. If you have time suggest browsing all BUY sections
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Above: Waistcoat 115 - sold
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above waistcoat 114 - available
Above: Ref: 132 - Unisex - colour discharged blue denim - very pale robinia and clematis leaves with lapel feature - small size.
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Customer wrote after receiving.................
"Hi Jackie The most beautiful waistcoat arrived this morning it is just as I pictured and visioned, it is absolutely lovely. This is art and creation at its finest. I will enjoy wearing both of them and hope they are admired by all my friends and then I can refer them on to you !!!!
many many thanks"
Above: Ref: 140 - size 16 ladies 40-42 mens patchwork waistcoat.
SOLD Ref: 111 - UNIQUE -- Sparing Hares, Willow & Clematis - with subtle curved embroidery and occasional droplets. Gentle colours sea greens, turquoise, ochre, browns & greys images speak louder than words - no front fastening or pockets -
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RM commission - October 2009
see customer comment & images below
"First, the fit : absolutely right. The length, front and armholes etc. are just perfect. Secondly, the design: I waited until J got home, before I undid it and tried it on and we were both bowled over. We both thought that the design, artwork and execution are even better than the first one and I cannot tell you how chuffed I am with the end result.
I am really sorry that my pernicketiness (if there is such a word!) has led to so much work on your part - you must have had times of regretting the commission!
Suffice to say - thank you so much for spending so much time, effort and patience in producing such a spectacular garment - I shall wear it with pride and great pleasure.
I now have to think of another theme (if you will ever accept another commission from me!!).
Many, many thanks for such a wonderful waistcoat / piece of art."
feedback left for waistcoats by Jackie Wills
December 2009 - really lovely item sent immediately 100% first class e-bayer many thanks!!!!!
December 2009 •*´¯`*•.¸Beautiful item, excellent service AAAAAA******¸.•*´¯`*•
December 2009 - beautiful jacket thank you will be loved! great ebayer
December 2009 - -Excellent quality item. Superb service in every way.
6 August 2009 - STUNNING W/COAT, YOU MUST GET ONE!! - SUBERB SELLER, WHAT MORE CAN I SAY?
Beautiful item, a pleasure to wear! Many thanks
beautiful waistcoat & the service from seller was 1st class. can recommend
Quality product, professional service, buy with confidence and reassurance.
Stunning item, gorgeous colours, wonderful workmanship. Many thanks.
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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view the work of Jackie Wills on youtube
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and now for a very different waistcoat - this is a commission - the theme requested was Dolphins of Knossos - and is now being worn by Prof. Charles Lyman in Florida..... "Lissa said I looked handsome, so I wore it to the opening of the Chinese show at the photo museum which Lissa ( and I ) helped found in the last few years. It was generally admired, and one of the principals said he could always rely on my wearing something special. ( Florida Museum for the Photographic Arts, if you care to google it)"
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7 November 2008 - I have been reliably informed that the 7th Marquess of Bath owns a "Jackie Wills" waistcoat
sister websites:
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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 - 1302 x 100% positive
- Jackie Wills has sold in excess of 800 unique waistcoats over a period of 18 years.
- 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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"Stunning item, gorgeous colours, wonderful workmanship. Many thanks."
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Ref: 72 - above & below
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May 2008
footnote: 1 Sept 08 - email received from M & B (extract)
"We are finally settling down again after a wonderful wedding summer. The wedding day was beyond our expectations in its intensity and meaningfulness. The item of clothing that attracted most attention was of course the waistcoat. There I was, in my white dress (extraordinary for me to be in a pretty dress) totally eclipsed by my husand's attire!
It is truely a wonderful peice of clothing, but also a piece of art, and a piece of communication and expression. We love it."
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In a nutshell:
I began working professionally with textiles in 1984
- Sold over 800 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
- Published Book: Hexagon Patchwork Pattern and Design - March 2010
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
- Provide video instruction and helpful guides.
- Email: Thejaxcollection@gmail.com
- Telephone 01803 690747
- Telephone 07737 374 319 Mobile
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If you wish to pay by UK cheque or postal order please contact me.
For maximum internet exposure I have now added:
http://picasaweb.google.com/thejaxcollection
I am thinking of writing a book about waistcoats I have created over the years. If you have a Jackie Wills waistcoat and would like to tell your story - why you bought it, how often you wear it etc etc... or perhaps you have not purchased a waistcoat but would like to make some general comments - would be great to hear from you.
Me: Clovelly 2011