Folkwear #126 Vests from Greece & Poland

Folkwear #126 Vests from Greece & Poland. The short Greek vest is waist-length on women, somewhat shorter on men. It has a narrow band collar, a button and loop at the neck, and curved front edges. This, and the long women's vest, can be made lined or unlined, and is optional when lined. The panels of the long vest flare gracefully from a slightly raised waist. As on many Greek coats and vests, the front opening does not meet, but frames the body. Narrow shoulders and a uniquely pieced back construction are accented by a small pleat on either side of the back and small side slits at the hemline. With or without lining, fold-over braid is used for finishing. Both Greek vests are traditionally trimmed with narrow cord or braid and bits of appliqued velvet; several buttons and shells further decorate the shorter one. Designs for all vest embellishments are included in the pattern. Bodices, or vests, from several areas of Poland are similar in general construction, with differences in detailing and decoration. Our two versions are fitted to the waist with a scoop neckline and laced front opening. Petal-like tabes finish the bottom edge, and are echoed in overlapping shoulder straps. Optional embellishments include a simple soutache design, or colorful sequin and bead treatment.
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