Made from two color-ways of woven linen fabric, this completely reversible vest features pockets on both sides and sturdy front ties for closure. Cute cottagecore on one side, basic on the other. Two moods, one vest!

The printed side of this cropped vest features a woodland forest scene with squirrels, rabbits, and assorted flora on a charcoal grey background. Its detailed design emulates a wood block print, giving it a vintage story book feel. Its pockets are made from handmade quilt squares, made one-at-a-time for each vest by yours truly. (Side note: if you have any fabrics you would like me to incorporate into these quilt squares please don’t hesitate to ask! I would love to work in any elements would you like to use—be they sentimental or just fabrics you have been saving for a special project.) On this side of the vest, the front collar and ties are made from a soft linen in a light black/grey washed hue. The sides and hem are trimmed in a light nutmeg colored linen.

The other side of this vest features a more simple color pallet. The dominant color is the same black washed linen used for the collar of the reversed side—paired with matching light brown/nutmeg pockets, trim, and front ties. On this side of the vest, the collar carries over the beautiful woodland print from the reverse…for just a dollop of whimsey.

Designed to have a slightly loose & easy fit that ends just below the waist for a cute cropped fit.

This length looks great with dresses and high waisted garments—I am also happy to make this vest in a longer length.

The overall weight is not too heavy as this is intended to be a mid-season garment. Its two layers of breathable cotton linen are paired with a breathable layer of natural cotton batting in between to add softness and a little bit of structure.

Sizing: Made to order in all sizes. Find my sizing chart here.

Fabric content:

Black pepper Essex yarn dyed linen: 55% linen 45% cotton. Midweight at 172 GSM, no stretch // Light nutmeg Essex yarn dyed linen: 55% linen 45% cotton. Midweight at 172 GSM, no stretch // Fable grey woodland scene linen: Rifle Paper Co. woodland collection—80% cotton 20% linen canvas. Midweight, no stretch // Various woven cotton prints for the quilt square pockets: 100% quilters cotton, lightweight, no stretch // Cotton batting: 90% natural cotton 10% Olefin. Lightweight at 136 GSM, minimal natural stretch.

To read the full story of this vest’s origin, as tribute to my beautiful and greatly missed mother—follow this link to my Instagram: There’s A Squirrel in my Room.