Ref:137 -  Size 12  Patchwork Waistcoat  with some machine embroidery and applique.  Created using mostly vintage fabrics from the 1970's and 80's. from my collection.  Unisex.    Solid colour chintz has been purchased over the last ten years. different textures, chintz, cotton, some textured, Liberty, Cambridge, Laura Ashley - greys, blues, greens cream - quite subtle colours - This is a QUALITY waistcoat has no pockets or front fastenings Original, Unique and beautifully crafted flexibility as no front fastenings - check measurements with a garment you already wear.Measurements as follows: to nearest half-inch Back neck to hem 19"(48.5cm) Back underarm to underarm 18"(46cm) Side underarm to hem 9.5"(24cm) Each front panel side seam to front opening 9.5"(24cm) Armhole circumference 23.5" (59cm)Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14"(36cm)

Ref: 141 - Created November 2010 - size 12-14  - patchwork waistcoat created from carefully selected vintage and a few new fabrics from my collection.  Really georgous waistcoat Most the pieces are cotton and are of varying weights. Some interesting textures.  no front fastening or pockets - please check measurements below against a garment you already wear. Peach cotton chintz lining.  measurements: to nearest half-inch Back neck to hem 19.5"(49.5cm) Back underarm to underarm 19.5"(49.5) Side underarm to hem 9.25"(23.5cm) Each front panel side seam to front opening 10.25" (27cm )Armhole circumference 25"(63.5) Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14"(35cm) - this is a quality and beautifully crafted waistcoat. Dry Clean

Ref: 140 - size 16 ladies 40-42 mens  Wow factor  - bright & eyecatching - strong colours - patchwork waistcoat created from carefully selected vintage (Floral Fabrics are vintage Colefax and Fowler)  plus new fabrics (solid colour chintz) from my collection.  Most the pieces are cotton and are of varying weights.  no front fastening or pockets - please check measurements below against a garment you already wear.  grey cotton chintz lining.  measurements: to nearest half-inch Back neck to hem 20.75"(53cm) Back underarm to underarm 19.25"(49cm) Side underarm to hem 10.5"(27cm) Each front panel side seam to front opening 11.75" (30cm )Armhole circumference 25.5" (65cm) Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14"(35.5cm) - this is a quality and beautifully crafted waistcoat. Dry Clean

Buy  this waistcoat direct from Brigid Foley, Paddons Row, Tavistock - Telephone 01822 612203

Ref: 139 - size  14-16 ladies  Vintage Patchwork waistcoat created from carefully selected vintage and a few new fabrics (solid colour chintz) from my collection.  Most the pieces are cotton and are of varying weights. Some interesting textures.  no front fastening or pockets - please check measurements below against a garment you already wear.  grey cotton chintz lining.  measurements: to nearest half-inch Back neck to hem 21"(53.5cm) Back underarm to underarm 19.25"(49cm) Side underarm to hem 10.75"(27cm) Each front panel side seam to front opening 11.5" (29cm )Armhole circumference 25" (63cm) Back shoulder to shoulder from shoulder seam 14.5"(35.5cm) - this is a quality and beautifully crafted waistcoat. Dry Clean

Ref 78 - Original Patchwork Waistcoat - Large size - approx 42" man or 16 Ladies -

please check measurements below  created using a selection of vintage, new and indigo dyed cotton fabrics - some are glazed cotton chintz , some vintage Liberty, ecru canvas, striped calico, re-cycled cotton upholstery fabric- beige, browns, blacks, blues, & little yellow -

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 21.5"(55cm)

Back underarm to underarm 20"(51.5cm)

Side underarm to hem 10.5"(27.5cm)

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)

Ref: 10  - 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 - 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 measurements

centre 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"

Ref 03:  Patchwork Waistcoat unique unisex size 16 - please check measurements  before you bid.  Garment has been made using glazed cotton chintz in various colours and patterns - right hand side front is paisley design pale pink and blue, this is carried over to part of the back, gentle blues, pinks and greens of various patterns.  There is some black patterned fabric - on the back an abstract bird is partly featured.The design is not symmetrical.  happy to send further photographs upon your request. no front fastenings. A belt at the back can be pulled in.
please check  measurments are suitable Centre back of neck to bottom hem 22"
back underarm to underarm measurement  20"
each front panel measures from underarm to centre front 12"
side underam to bottom hem 9"t he armhole circumference  is approx 29" This garment can only be dry cleaned and is designed only for careful wear

Ref:36 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"

Ref:  24 -  Now this is an interesting one - created about 15 years ago out of chintz, silk and moire fabrics - 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 -

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 59...  Brown theme size 12-14 - patchworked with selected glazed chintz cotton fabric - some dating back to the early 1980's - enhanced with machine embroidery -  like all my waistcoats totally unique and original .­­­

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"

Dry clean only