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Need an easy introduction to making clothing with down? This vest is a simple design with no bells or whistles, which results in a light weight (8.5 ounces) for a 2.25-inch loft, which should keep you warm down to well below freezing. A vest keeps the insulation where it will do the most good - around your torso - and keeps the design simple and easier to make.

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  • Introduction
  • Specifications
  • History
  • Design Considerations
  • Materials
  • Tools
  • Pattern
  • Layout
  • Sewing
    • Baffles
    • Shoulders
    • Attaching the Collar
    • Zipper
    • Arm Holes
  • Stuffing the Down
  • Finishing the Vest
  • Finished Detail Photos
  • Conclusion

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# PHOTOS: 22

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