Billy Gilet Pattern
A hardworking gilet, which can be made lined or unlined. You can choose to have your facings on the inside or outside, as well. Pattern available in one size range (UK 34-54).
Skill level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabric:
Self: Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twill, or canvas.
Lining: Lightweight wovens such as cotton lawn, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool, or slip linings. If using an oilskin fabric, we suggest pairing it with a barrier lining.
- 1 x Matching thread
- 3/4 yds interfacing
- 6 x metal snaps or 3/4" Buttons
Fabric Requirements
Self
| Size | 34-38 | 40-46 |
48-54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44" (110cm) wide | 1.75 yds (1.5M) |
2 yds (1.8M) | 2 yds (1.8M) |
| 47" (120cm) wide |
1.5 yds (1.3M) | 2 yds (1.8M) | 2 yds (1.8M) |
| 55" (140cm) wide | 1.5 yds (1.3M) | 1.5 yds (1.3M) | 2 yds (1.8M) |
| 60" (150cm) wide | 1.25 yds (1.1M) | 1.25 yds (1.1M) | 1.5 yds (1.3M) |
Lining
| Size | 34-38 | 40-46 |
48-54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44" (110cm) wide | 1.25 yds (1.1M) | 1.25 yds (1.1M) | 1.75 yds (1.5M) |
| 47" (120cm) wide |
1 yd (0.9M) |
1.25 yds (1.1M) |
1.5 yds (1.3M) |
| 55-60" (140-150cm) wide | 1 yd (0.9M) | 1 yd (0.9M) | 1.25 yds (1.1M) |
Finished Measurements (in inches)
| 34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44-46 |
48-50 | 52-54 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest |
39.25 |
41.25 |
43.25 |
45.25 |
47.25 |
51.25 |
55.25 |
59.25 |
| Waist |
38.25 |
40.25 |
42.25 |
44.25 |
46.25 |
50.5 |
54.5 |
58.5 |
| Length (CB) | 26 |
26.25 |
26.5 |
26.75 |
27 |
27.5 |
28 |
28.5 |
| Front Length (from shoulder) | 22 |
22.25 |
22.5 |
22.75 |
23 |
23.5 |
24 |
24.5 |
| 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
42 |
44-46 |
48-50 |
52-54 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck | 14 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | 17-17.5 | 17.75-18.5 | 19-19.5 |
| Chest |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44-46 |
48-50 |
52-54 |
| Waist | 28 | 30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
46-48 |
| Hips |
34.5 |
36.5 |
38.5 |
40.5 |
42.5 |
44.5-46.5 |
48.5-50.5 |
52.5-54.5 |
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