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I had some random scraps of unwanted fabric from a slipcover my aunt made, and was in the mood for making a vest! The pattern is perfect for that kind of thing, because the pieces are small and easy to fit in. Since the fabric is kind of a thick denim type, lining wasn’t necessary. The inside is beautifully finished with the use of a serger, special thanks to my auntie Dana! I did change the neckline so that it didn’t include the flap. Otherwise, I kept true to the pattern.
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Stephen Wells Photography
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Jan 12, 2012, 03.19 AMby mwelland
The floral makes it so girly! Nice job. I’ve been wanting to make a vest for work, but I always feel so masculine in them! Thanks for the feminine inspiration!
Mar 31, 2010, 11.33 AMby wendybirde
I really like your version of this pattern. All the other ones are so dark and office-wear looking, but this makes me think of weddings and Molly Ringwald and spring and other fun things.
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Mar 31, 2010, 01.26 PMby nuiwida23
Thank you! I love it when I can change a pattern’s look just with fabric…also, it makes me think of Molly Ringwald too!
Oct 1, 2008, 04.06 AMby kess
i LOVE the choice of fabric. i never would have thought to use this kind of fabric for the franzi but it turned out beautifully! i might try a version of it myself :)
Sep 16, 2008, 10.17 AMby lulu-1
Gorgeous…the whole outfit is lovely, with the addition of the pearls especially. I also adore your curls! ;) I am 17 also but very much a novice – thank you for the inspiration!
Aug 31, 2008, 09.10 PMby antigone
So very pretty! You always look like a fairytale!
Aug 28, 2008, 10.32 AMby the-gilded-bee
Elegant. Great job/unique. Fabulous photos as usual ;)
Aug 27, 2008, 01.59 PMby blueyedqt
This fabric choice makes the vest so pretty and feminine :D Wonderful job! :D
Aug 27, 2008, 08.00 AMby rushig
wow you certainly disproved my idea of the franzi being suited for only dull fabric. It’s so gorgeous
Aug 27, 2008, 06.57 AMby fashion1
really great job again! I think of make the franzi vest again, but like you with a thinner fabric.
@polychromatin: I think it’s not shortend. my vest end near the waist, too.
Aug 27, 2008, 02.18 AMby polychromatin
Wow, looks again great. I never thought of a patterned fabric for the franzi vest, but it looks good! You did shorten the vest, didn’t you? I’m making a Franzi vest right now, too :)
Aug 27, 2008, 12.01 AMby ghainskom
to be honest, I wasn’t that interested in Franzi but your creation makes me reconsider. You accessorise it well too. Very feminine, well done!
Aug 26, 2008, 08.18 PMby curlyxrt
Very cute – such a feminine version on the Franzi! I love it :O)