Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to draft a collar for the Brooklyn Waistcoat in this easy-to-follow sewing tutorial. Perfect for creating a polished, professional finish on your boys’ or girls’ waistcoat. This tutorial is part of the full Brooklyn Waistcoat sewing course, which includes over 2 hours of video instructions covering everything from assembling the waistcoat to adding creative “girlified” touches.
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=PLlWbGLMyFtwFeYhl6wwIA6yg21YNemMxP
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Overview of the video
00:50 Assembling the shoulder seams
01:25 Marking the shoulder seam and tracing around the neckline
02:00 Marking the seam allowances and the collar width
02:33 Marking the beginning of the collar
03:00 Drawing the outer edge and marking the fold line
03:24 Marking the seam allowances on the front edge and outer edge
04:00 Cutting out the collar
04:30 Shortening the outer edge
05:14 Redrawing the curve of the outer edge
06:00 Cutting out the pieces
08:50 Sewing the collar together
10:30 Sewing the wide straps for the tab
11:00 Sewing the straps to the back piece
11:38 Closing the shoulder seams and inserting the collar
12:10 Pinning the lining to the vest
12:30 Trimming the points on the front
13:20 Sewing the lining to the neckline
14:05 Stitching the seam allowance onto the lining
14:35 Closing the armholes (burrito method)
15:16 Closing the side seams
16:00 Closing the hem, leaving a turning opening
16:40 Pulling the tab through
17:04 Working the buttonholes
19:29 Sewing on the buttons
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
FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:
facebook.com/groups/733648706761805
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/frocksandfrolics
TWITTER:
twitter.com/FrockFrolics
Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.
#frocksandfrolics #sewingtutorial #learntosew
Learn how to draft a collar for the Brooklyn Waistcoat in this easy-to-follow sewing tutorial. Perfect for creating a polished, professional finish on your boys’ or girls’ waistcoat. This tutorial is part of the full Brooklyn Waistcoat sewing course, which includes over 2 hours of video instructions covering everything from assembling the waistcoat to adding creative “girlified” touches.
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=PLlWbGLMyFtwFeYhl6wwIA6yg21YNemMxP
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Overview of the video
00:50 Assembling the shoulder seams
01:25 Marking the shoulder seam and tracing around the neckline
02:00 Marking the seam allowances and the collar width
02:33 Marking the beginning of the collar
03:00 Drawing the outer edge and marking the fold line
03:24 Marking the seam allowances on the front edge and outer edge
04:00 Cutting out the collar
04:30 Shortening the outer edge
05:14 Redrawing the curve of the outer edge
06:00 Cutting out the pieces
08:50 Sewing the collar together
10:30 Sewing the wide straps for the tab
11:00 Sewing the straps to the back piece
11:38 Closing the shoulder seams and inserting the collar
12:10 Pinning the lining to the vest
12:30 Trimming the points on the front
13:20 Sewing the lining to the neckline
14:05 Stitching the seam allowance onto the lining
14:35 Closing the armholes (burrito method)
15:16 Closing the side seams
16:00 Closing the hem, leaving a turning opening
16:40 Pulling the tab through
17:04 Working the buttonholes
19:29 Sewing on the buttons
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
FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:
facebook.com/groups/733648706761805
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/frocksandfrolics
TWITTER:
twitter.com/FrockFrolics
Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.
#frocksandfrolics #sewingtutorial #learntosew
