I noticed some of the vests have the opening in the back, which seems like a terrible idea.
Today I tried making a vest based on a stab-proof vest I own. It has velcro side openings and was an easy sewing project.
I don't know if this design has been posted before, but here is my version.
(not sure if I'm gonna use this vest, or dye it, or give it away)
First, I traced the protection vest onto sturdy fabric.
I actually cut 4 pieces, 2 pieces for front and 2 for back but stupid me I forgot to put batting in middle. That would have given it more structure.
Sewed it up, and added velcro to both sides. The shoulder seams are shut, no velcro is needed there.
I didn't add the shoulder piece yet since I wasn't sure about a template.
