RABAT - Sleeveless Vest - Women 32-52 - Paper Sewing Pattern
Rabat is a sleeveless vest pattern, available in two different lengths, fully lined, with multiple neckline options (round neck, V-neck, high neck) and crossover options (edge to edge, buttoned or crossover). It is possible to add pockets, a belt and choose from several types of closures: buttons, snaps, tie, zipper, straps, frogs, straps.
An easy-to-use and easy-to-make piece, it will be your best friend during the mid-seasons and cool summer nights.
Available from 32 to 52
Share your creations or get inspiration on Instagram using hashtag #ikateerabat.
Video tutorial
Size range
32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52
The tutorial contains instructions for adapting the pattern to your height.
See size guideSewing level
Easy to Intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: lining a garment, sewing pockets taken from a cutout, assembling a belt and belt loops.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Fabric suggestions
- Warp and weft: faux fur, down jacket fabric, fleece, corduroy, linen, poplin, double gauze, flannel, wool, denim, chambray, gabardine, jacquard
- Knit: sherpa, sweatshirt fabric, French terry, quilted sweatshirt fabric, jersey, terry cloth
- Supplies
- Button or press stud option: thin iron-on interfacing + 15 mm buttons or press studs
- Tie option: ribbon, cord, lace, braid... .
- Tie fastening option: 1 to 5 ties
- Zip option: separable metal or plastic zip (see measurements in the table)
- Webbing option: 40 mm webbing (approx. 60 cm) + 2 half-round buckles 38 mm
The requirements are the same for the outer fabric and the lining. The requirements indicated are for a single fabric. For example, for a long, V-neck, crossover waistcoat in size 40, you will need 70 cm of outer fabric and 70 cm of lining.
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. On this pattern, the pieces do not overlap.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The paper pattern is shipped upon receipt of payment.
For more information about shipping, see our dedicated page .
Bonus
Check out our free bonus video tutorial on how to quilt fabric


















