Garment Bag to Winter Vest.

 Happy New Year Readers! I have been really trying to use fabric and sewing supplies that I have already. I have so much stashed away, I don't want to buy more until I use some of this stuff. One thing I have had for over 20 years is this garment bag. It was part of a travel set that Longaberger Baskets sold. The fabric was a collaboration with Vera Bradley. I also have a matching tote bag. I just never used the garment bag. Like ever. Let's use it now.

 Before and after.

This garment bag is a cotton fabric with a layer of batting like the Vera Bradley bags and purses you might be familiar with. It would make a great jacket. 

I used my Bog jacket as a guide for this project. 

I cut out my pieces and I though it was all going to turn out great. But I made the sleeves too narrow. That is why I ended up making a vest. That's OK. This will be a great vest. 

 

I cut out pockets and made sure to get some of the other pattern on the back of the garment bag. 

 

I made a button hole at the neckline. I wanted to leave the vest open but I also had a pretty blue button I could use. 

 

My vest was done. I wanted it to be roomy enough to wear over other layers. 

 

I like the color blue so I knew I would like this vest. It turned out great and it was just in time for much cooler weather. Thanks for reading along, now go make something fun for yourself.