Although Chloe didn’t make a quilted or patchwork vest for her husband, some of the tips she gives for changing the basic pattern to fit a particular idea, size, or amount of fabric on hand should help if you want to be creative in your sewing.
Check out her post, Altering Vest Patterns, at Tangled Thread.
At one time in my quiltmaking career, I designed and made quilted, appliqued vests for children.  I sold these individually, as well as supplied them to stores throughout the country.  I learned to alter patterns and designs to create original vests and to make them on …read more

Many quilters and fabric artists design and make clothing utilizing patchwork, applique, fibers, and accessories.  Now the use of metallic fabrics has made it’s way into high fashion.
I discovered the Shiny Patchwork Dress from Felder Felder at Stylefinder.com.  It’s made from trendy metallic fabrics and cut in a form fitting fashion.
Even if it’s not something you might wear, you might glean ideas for designing something of your own from metallic fabrics and fibers.