Floral Oat Wool & Pinstripe Denim

This one-of-a-kind vest has a 100% wool base (floral oat) and is topped with a navy-and-white striped denim. The collar is seafoam-coloured wool, lined with white on blue polka dots. The body is lined with a colourful cotton featuring primary-hued flowers.  The entire vest is edged in soft brown linen and hand-stitched. Brown corduroy welt pockets are lined. Snaps for closure. Materials are both new and used, but everything has been prewashed. 

The boxy cut is somewhere between roomy medium, depending on size preferences - it was designed to be worn over sweaters, in a layered fashion. Check against your own measurements for best fit, allow for some wiggle room. 

Armpit to armpit measures - 24.5 inches

Shoulder to hip measures - 23 inches

Shoulder to Shoulder measures - 18.5 inches

Collar height - 3.5 inches

Designed and handmade by sole artist, Lydia Buxton, in Castlegar, BC, Canada. 

Wool is naturally resilient and loves a gentle touch.

SPOT CLEAN
For small marks, use a mild wool detergent (euculan)and cool water.

WASH
When needed, handwash in cool water. use a mild wool detergent (we like euculan)
Spin gently in the washing machine to remove excess water.

DRY
Do not wring or hang.
Lay flat on thick, clean towels and reshape gently.
Allow to air dry completely. Iron gently if needed.