As a door prize at one of the Rotary Club's District Conferences (April 2, 1995 at Jekyll Island, GA), I won 3 yards of woolen fabric... So out came the Burda patterns and I did sew this two piece suit. Completely lined in silk (from
Britex Fabrics) with Japanese thread, and buttons, all from
Britex Fabrics Notions done on October 28, same year and it turned out like this:
This double breasted camel wool suit jacket has a lapel and welt pockets with a double flap.
Pencil skirt with slit in the back is above the knee.
Six buttons in the front of the longer styled jacket.
That always covers your 'derrière' in a more flattering way. Another good detail that most high end labels implement. Every inch of fabric counts and those that offer cheaper versions, literally do cut corners at the expense of making us look less flattering.
Slit in skirt.
Six buttons on the sleeves...
The antique gold lapel watch you can see in detail at the very end...
Yes, complete with
welt pockets and a double flap. That made this tricky construction even more of a challenge. Sure, I did study Fashion and Design but nevertheless, things don't come together easy.
You can however make use of Mariette's Back to Basics 'Consulting Services:' YOUR OWN CLOTHES, ONLY BETTER! Or Learn from Mariette: A Stitch in Time Wardrobe Care
Color, style, proportion, fit and more! Sure I can help you restyle your existing wardrobe to create a fresh, new look that’s right for you. For that I will peruse your existing wardrobe and suggest ways to alter selected garments for a better, more flattering fit. I will also provide personal shopping advice, giving tips on shopping with thrift and quality in mind.
- Detail of the welt pockets with double flap as well as the sleeve slit with buttons.
- Showing the skirt slit again.
- Lifted up my sweater enough so you could see the invisible zip and the way the waistband is done, with hook closure on the inside.
- Invisible zips are a true sign of any upscale garment and years ago I did master this technique.
- Detail of welt pocket with double flap.
- Double flap lifted up and you can see the pocket entrance.
- Real functional pockets are another tell-tale sign of better quality garments.
- Fully lined in pure silk from Britex Fabrics. You will find the hyperlink in the above text.
- Any quality garment will be completely lined, as those are the tell-tale signs for the better work.
- The cheaper brands will use a synthetic lining, partial lining or no lining at all.
This is my antique gold lapel watch with initial M on its pin.
Photos are taken on Sunday, January 29, after Church... with a headache as those were the days we were still unsure about my brother Harry's condition. He has been doing better and the fever, that came with his pneumonia after the double surgery, got knocked down. I only rely on information from a far distance and I stopped my daily calling.
All your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated!
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