Really beautiful design - unique - Long Grey Denim Waistcoat with one front inside pocket - treated hand painted with brown willow leaves and turquoise clematis leaves - striking geometric lines - quality garment large size - no front fastenings so slightly flexible -

please check measurements below against a garment you already wear. black cotton lining

measurements: to nearest half-inch

Back neck to hem 30.5"

Back underarm to underarm 22.75"

Side underarm to hem 19.5"

Each front panel side seam to front opening 11"

Armhole circumference 24.5"

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16"

Ref 72

Ref:36.......£39.00 - Small glazed cotton chintz patchwork waistcoat - I made lots of these waistcoats about 12 years ago - I have a couple left from this time - one is pictured above - beautifully crafted loads of work in it - lots of colours as can be seen in item photograph - plus embroidery -

measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 20",

Back underarm to underarm 18",

Side underarm to hem 9.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 9.5",

Armhole circumference 24",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 15". 

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

Created Feb 2008

• Medium size


• Gold, green and aubergine colours


• quite loud design - machine embroidered


• clever and eyecatching 


• Ivy leaves from the garden plus curvy design 


• grey denim waistcoat 


• beautifully crafted 


• no front fastening


• unisex

suggest you measure against a garment of your own. 

• measurements as follows:


• Back neck to hem 19,75"(50cm),


• Back underarm to underarm 19.75" (50cm),


• Side underarm to hem 9.25"(23.5cm) ,


• Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10.5" (26.5cm),


• Armhole circumference 26" (66cm),


• Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14.5"(36.5cm) 

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

view video of this waistcoat:  www.youtube.com/thejaxcollection

Original Designer Blue Denim Waistcoat - Unique Beautifully Crafted Long Embroidered Waistcoat - size 12-14  Eyecatching Handpainted Galloping Red Horses and Willow Leaves - plus lots of red, cerise and pink detailed embroidery Long Unisex. One front pocket small to medium size - no front fastenings so slightly flexible -

please check measurements

neck to hem 29.5" ,

Back underarm to underarm 20",

Side underarm to hem 19.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10",

Armhole circumference 22.5" 

Ref: 16 -

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

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Large size 18-20 - browns, lime greens - birds - intricate embroidered lines - classic timeless - the quality of the artistic craftsmanship in this waistcoat is simply georgous - shaded lime greens and browns - real work of art.  Put it on the wall if you like!

measurements:

Back neck to hem 30.5",

Back underarm to underarm 24.5",

Side underarm to hem 19",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 13",

Armhole circumference 25.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 17.5"

See "waistcoat guide" on this website or contact me for further information.

Ref: 20 -

Original Designer Black Denim Unique Waistcoat 40"

Description: black/grey denim front and back waistcoat which has been colour distressed to create the effect shown in item photograph. It has non symetrical geometric machine stitched design lines on back and on one front side. - 2 rows of burgundy stitching, one black and one blue. Very subtle - but looks great - It is being described as a man's size 40".

measurements are as follows:

Centre back of neck to bottom hem of garment 22" (56cm)

Underarm to underarm back measurement is 20" (51.5cm)

Each front panel measures under the underarm to centre front 11.3/4" (30.5cm)

The armhole circumference is aprox 29"(74.5cm)

One metal ornate Norwegian front fastening.

Ref 48

Created March 2008

New Design - Small waistcoat - size 10-12 - beautifully crafted garment - right front panel is blue indigo denim with curvy machine embroidery and welt bound button hole - left front panel is grey distressed denim with four painted navy blue embroidered leaves and navy blue vintage button to fasten - back of waistcoat is grey distressed denim with eight painted navy blue embroidered leaves.

measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 16.5"(42cm),

Back underarm to underarm 14.25" (36.5cm),

Side underarm to hem 6.5"(17cm) ,

Each front panel - side seam to front opening when not fastened 9.5" (24.5cm),

Armhole circumference 27" (69cm),

shoulder measurement 10.5" (27.5cm)

see further images of this waistcoat

Ref 70 

Waistcoat Unique Beautifully Crafted Long Embroidered - size 16

This Very Long Black and Greyish White Waistcoat for the "right" tall person this garment would look stunning stylish and create an impact. This garment has a theme of irregular black, shades of grey - perhaps you could be looking into the sky at night appearance - hard to describe - Painted onto the garment are bluey green lavender colour clematis and chestnut leaves plus thick black wool that has been couched onto the fabric - creating interesting lines. Also machine embroidery green and purple. No front fastening - one front pocket -

Back neck to hem 36"

Back underarm to underarm 22"

Side underarm to hem 25"

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 11.5"

Armhole circumference 24"

Ref: 04

Gents unique waistcoat - This garment has the ability to create attention but not loud, handpainted front and back with clematis leaves - the leaves have been machine emrboidered. additional abstract machine embroidery covering the fronts and back It is being described as a gents size 42"

measurements are as follows: 

Centre back of neck to bottom of garment 22.5"

underarm to underarm back measurement is 21"

Each front panel measures from 1" under the underarm to centre front 12" when the four front buttons closed total measurement is 43.5".

The armhole circumference is 30"

Centre shoulder seam to front bottom point 24.5"

underarm to hem 9"

This garment will get softer the more you wear it. made from 100% cotton - the outer layer is grey and black heavy weight denim - the lining is quality black cotton fabric. This garment can be handwashed - (full care instructions will be included).

Ref 01

Ref: 17 personal favourite Stunningly exquisite long unique embroidered waistcoat - size 16-18 - its totally beautiful & work of art subtle mauves - greys - greens - gentle turquoises - soft salmon pinks - clematis and willow leaves - non symmetrical - plus added further machine embroidery - you will want to hang it as a picture on the wall it so beautifully crafted - no front fastenings so slightly flexible -measurements -

Please follow link at the top of this page for more images - or contact me directly

Back neck to hem 30",

Back underarm to underarm 22.5",

Side underarm to hem 19",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 11",

Armhole circumference 24",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16.5"

please check measurements above The denim has been treated - seen in item photograph

ref 54 - £49.00 ono -- size 12-14 - Blue and Black distressed Denim patchworked with simple embroidery and some applique - one front pocket - beautifully made - this is a great long waistcoat - soft and subbtle - easy to wear -

Measurements - Back neck to hem 29.5",

Back underarm to underarm 19.5",

Side underarm to hem 19.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10",

Armhole circumference 22.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16"

Ref 26: - small blue denim with pink horses and pink flowers - all abstract - cute and sweet very unusual - meansurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 19.5",

Back underarm to underarm 17.5",

Side underarm to hem 9.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 9.25",

Armhole circumference 23",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14"

Ref... 27: £45.00ono - small medium denim with pink poppies plus geommetric embroidered lines - clever design the top has darker grey applique on both shoulders - its really lovely - all abstract - stunning - measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 19.5",

Back underarm to underarm 19",

Side underarm to hem 9",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10",

Armhole circumference 25.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14"....

Ref 33... - size 16-18 Long grey denim distressed - this is really wacky - goodness knows what I had in my mind when working on this design - horses, birds, lots of geometric lines, abstract like flowers, one front pocket - see web album for more images

measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 30.5",

Back underarm to underarm 22.5",

Side underarm to hem 19.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 11",

Armhole circumference 24.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16.5"

Ref 32....£99.00 ono - size 16-18 Long blue denim distressed - waistcoat with clematis and willow leaves - bamboo - lime green stitching - other citrus colours quite subtle unusual embroidery - beautifully crafted - one front pocket -

meansurements as follows: Back neck to hem 30",

Back underarm to underarm 22.5",

Side underarm to hem 19.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 11",

Armhole circumference 24.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16.5"

Ref: 09 - £55.00 - Blue distressed denim  one real and one faux button fastening  Description: no back belt.  Subtle and simple design - understated but interesting more images can be seen waistocoats gallery - follow link top of this page -

please check measurements -- -

Centre back of neck to bottom hem of garment 22" -

Underarm to underarm back measurement is 23" .

Side underarm to hem 9"

Each front panel measures under the underarm to centre front 12" less when button fastened -

The armhole circumference is aprox 30" ,

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16" 

Ref 05 - £49.00 - Wacky and wonderful - beautifully crafted -very abstract - reds, blues, blacks and a bit of lime green embroidery - large size - nice big front pocket - perhaps a bit too wacky hence low price! features love hearts - stitching is a bit weird

measurements: Back neck to hem 30.5",

Back underarm to underarm 23",

Side underarm to hem 19.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 11",

Armhole circumference 25",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16"

Ref 61... Price Reduction = black denim patchworked waistcoat - this has to be one of my most unusual designs - made about 1995 this was experimental and lots of time /work has been put into its construction - due to the layers of denim patchworked together its quite heavy - beautifully crafted - wool fringing has been added - perhaps I wish I did not do that! -

measurements as follows: Back neck to hem 19.5",

Back underarm to underarm 20",

Side underarm to hem 9",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10.25",

Armhole circumference 26.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14.25".

Ref: 29 -£49 Unusual and Unique Patchwork Waistcoat - made from selected quality upholstery fabrics inc. Liberty .This distinct and quality waistcoat was created about 10 years ago - using selected interesting fabrics from her collection. Mostly greens and reds, patterns and plains - but with pink roses and Liberty fabric (with cream colour) from the Chesham Collection. Hint of Navy Blue plus plain chintz fabric in addition wool embroidery has been machined on in an abstract way. lined with plain green chintz.This jacket is quite heavy - definitely not lightweight - needs to be dry cleaned not symmetrical but distinctive and in balance typical of Jackie Wills recognisable style.There is one front pocket. belt that can be pulled in slightly on the back.

Centre back of neck to bottom hem 28"

back underarm to underarm measurement 20"

each front panel measures from underarm to centre front 10",

side from under arm to bottom hem 20"

the armhole circumference is 22"

Ref 45... £45.00 ono - mans cowboy style waistcoat - abstract octagons - subtle stitching - lovely strong waistcoat - totally unique - great for casual wear.....­measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 22.5",

Back underarm to underarm 23",

Side underarm to hem 9",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 12.5",

Armhole circumference 30.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16"

Ref: 08 - £29 - Short Unique Lightweight Music Theme Waistcoat I created this waistcoat about 10 years ago as an experimental piece - it cannot be washed as the paint will come off. Please do not buy if this concerns you. I have reduced the price of this waistcoat because of this. However lots of work was put into it and is well made. Very interesting design. This short waistcoat is being described as ladies size 14-16 but could be worn as a unisex garment. please check that the following measurements are suitable for you:

Dimensions of this garment:

centre back of neck to bottom hem 20"

back underarm to underarm measurement 20.5"

each front panel measures from underam to centre front 11"

side underam to bottom hem 9"

the armhole circumference is approx. 26"

Ref 53 - £49.00 - Pack of cards long waistcoat - abstract design - juxtaposed reds and blacks - fun garment - creates a statement - beautifully made - lots of embroidery - embroidered on back - one front pocket - more images can be seen following link top of this page.

Measurements -

Back neck to hem 30",

Back underarm to underarm 20",

Side underarm to hem 19.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10",

Armhole circumference 22.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 15"

Ref: 24 - £35.00 ono - Now this is an interesting one - created about 15 years ago out of chintz, silk and moire fabrics - the style and shape of this waistcoat is a one off - bolero type -  for some natural reason the silk discoloured so I washed it - this affected the rest of the garment - too good to throw away - its beautifully crafted - about a size 16 - it is discoloured - tarnished - like tea marks plus the red has run a bit - please ask to see detailed photographs if this concerns you.

measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 19",

Back underarm to underarm 20",

Side underarm to hem 8.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10.5",

Armhole circumference 25.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 15",

ref 39 - £25.00 - Indigo Blue Denim frayed waistcoat - 40"-42" two small patches no pockets roughly sewn on front and back - red stitching - experimental - raw and rugged

Measurements - Back neck to hem 23",

Back underarm to underarm 22.5",

Side underarm to hem 10",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 13",

Armhole circumference 29",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 17"

Ref: 46 - £49.00 ono Short Brown Denim Waistcoat - simple and classic design - small amount of blue, black and cream embroidery - guaranteed unique The denim has been treated then dyed brown - a process I tried a few times but too much work to do again (as can be seen in item photograph), non symmetrical way plus added further machine embroidery. There is flexibility as there are no front fastenings.

Waistcoat Measurements

Back Neck to Hem 19.5",

Back Underarm to Underarm Side Underarm to Hem 18",

Each Front Panel Side Seam to Front Opening 9",

Armhole circumference - 24"

This waistcoat is made from 100% cotton fabric. The Lining of this waistcoat is black cotton Waistcoat should be hand washed only (full care instructions included). Waistcoats are beautifully crafted and of exceptional quality.

Ref 50 - £45.00 Blue denim front and back - denim slightly distressed - enhanced stitching appliqued - front bottom and shoulder - also on back shoulder -check fabric lining - ornate front fastening - strong and simple - great waistcoat

Centre back of neck to bottom hem of garment 22.5" -

Underarm to underarm back measurement is 21" .

Side underarm to hem 9.5"

Each front panel measures under the underarm to centre front 12.5" -

The armhole circumference is aprox 31" ,

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 15.5" 

Ref 52 - £50.00 XXL - please check measurements - black denim front back - denim distressed - enhanced blue, black and red stitching appliqued -

Centre back of neck to bottom hem of garment 25" -

Underarm to underarm back measurement is 23.5" .

Side underarm to hem 12"

Each front panel measures under the underarm to centre front 13.5" -

The armhole circumference is aprox 32" ,

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16.5"

Ref 57... £35.00 ono - created about 1993 ..Blue Denim patchworked unisex waistcoat - non-symmetrical - blue wool stitching - .­­­ slightly flawed because I am not particularly happy the way  layers of the thick denim meet in the centre front - please ask for further details - images - its a strong good garment tho.

measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 20",

Back underarm to underarm 21",

Side underarm to hem 9",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10.75",

Armhole circumference 26.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14" 

Ref 60... £25.00 Blue denim patchworked waistcoat - linnear and willow leaves - slight problem with front panel - low price due to this - please contact me for more information -its a lovely design and looks great - enhanced with machine embroidery - like all my waistcoats totally unique and original .

­­­measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 20",

Back underarm to underarm 20",

Side underarm to hem 9.25",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 10.25",

Armhole circumference 25.5",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14.25"

Ref 59... £59.00 ono Brown theme size 12-14 - patchworked with selected glazed chintz cotton fabric - some dating back to the early 1980's - (vintage) enhanced with machine embroidery - like all my waistcoats totally unique and original - no front fastenings or pockets - needs to be dry cleaned - its a bit wacky - see further images gallery follow link from the top of this page

measurements as follows:

Back neck to hem 27.5",

Back underarm to underarm 20",

Side underarm to hem 17.5",

Each front panel - side seam to front opening 9.5",

Armhole circumference 22",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 15.75".

Ref 51 - £45.00 XXL - please check measurements - Blue denim front and check fabric back - denim slightly distressed - enhanced blue stitching appliqued - red chintz decoration as can be seen on photographs - cowboy style last time I looked at this waistcoat I noticed the fronts were slightly furled - lower price because of this - will include front fastenings that can be sewn on to conquer problem - bit zany - created about 15 years ago

Centre back of neck to bottom hem of garment 25" - Underarm to underarm back measurement is 22.5" . Side underarm to hem 12" Each front panel measures under the underarm to centre front 13" - The armhole circumference is aprox 30.5" ,Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 16.5"

Ref: 02.... £59.00 Mens Designer Waistcoat - Embroidered on Black Denim size 42 Description: Mens handpainted and embroidered waistcoat - one of a kind -guaranteed unique. Eyecatching - beautifully handpainted & machine embroidered - onto black denim - features clematis & willow leaves plus other abstract shapes and machine lines. Mostly shades of greens, reds - lots of subtle colours - very tactile - four front buttons - plain black cotton back with belt. made from start to finish in my Devon studio. 

Back neck to hem 20.5",

Back underarm to underarm 21",

Side underarm to hem 9",

Each front panel sideseam to front opening 12",

Armhole circumference 30",

Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 15.5"

Ref: 07 - £50.00- Short Blue Denim Waistcoat guaranteed unique The denim has been treated (as can be seen in item photograph), handpainted willow leaves in a non symmetrical way plus added further machine embroidery - ochre, beige, lemony yellow & lime - looks interesting! This short waistcoat is being described as size ladies 14-16.

Please note the measurements (to nearest half inch) are as follows:

centre back of neck to bottom of garment 19.5" -

underarm to underarm back measurement is 19.5".

Each front panel measures from underarm to centre front 10.25" -

from underarm to bottom hem 9.25" -

the armhole circumference is 25.5"

This garment is made from 100% cotton - the outer layer is blue heavy weight denim - which has been colour discharged to create a random washed out look - the lining is black cotton fabric. This garment can be handwashed - (full care instructions will be included). It does not have a front fastening.

Ref: 10 - Unique Waistcoat - Over 200 handsewn glazed chintz hexagons included in design - variety of fabrics including Charles Hammond Glazed Cotton Chintz, Plain cotton chintz, Moire, Synthetic textiles.

Its being sold as used but in reasonable (not perfect) condition. I am almost reluctant to sell this waistcoat - its one of the first I ever made (about 16 years ago) - it represents lots and lots of handsewn work - its been worn alot - its travelled alot - but there is no use keeping it packed away where it cannot be appreciated. sold as not washable - altho I have hand washed it before and it came out OK. short waistcoat described as ladies size 14-16 but could be unisex garment. The back is plain black Moire fabric. no front fastenings. please check measurementscentre

back of neck to bottom hem 22"

back underarm to underarm measurement 19"

each front panel measures from underam to centre front 10"

side underam to bottom hem 11"

armhole circumference is 22.5"