Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this chapter I am demonstrating how to topstitch the Brooklyn waistcoat. The pattern includes two style options: a straight front without the classic peaks, perfect for everyday wear and Bavarian country style, and a traditional formal version that’s ideal for weddings and other special occasions. The sewing pattern looks just as lovely on girls as it does on boys.


SHOP THE PATTERN:

Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/brooklyn-waistcoat

Etsy:
etsy.com/listing/679903408/formal-waistcoat-digital-pdf-sewing


WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:

youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwGb9dGIGihqRmB7LbwQZyUw&si=Nbu2kUJGKeEWtZj1


VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and topstitching around the edges
00:53 How to get around tricky corners
01:45 Sewing around curved edges
02:55 Sewing around the armhole


FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:

amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns


ABOUT MARINA:

Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.

Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.


MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:

Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby

Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls

Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys

Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls

Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen


VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:

frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos

JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:

Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos

How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets

Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping

How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips

Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet


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