BWOF 2/08 #116
Thank you all for the birthday wishes!
I was able to finish the red vest this weekend, although not in the manner that I had hoped. The plan was to get the buttons and have the buttonholes made in NYC. That didn't happen for a variety of reasons - some of the button shops I wanted to go to were closed on the weekend (one downside of visiting the garment district on the weekend is that not everything is open). Because the trip was partly for my daughter's enjoyment, I decided to spend a little more time doing what she wanted and figured that I could make the buttonholes at home.
Which is exactly what I did, early Sunday morning. I had already marked the position of the buttonholes, so that was easy. I ended up using some vintage buttons that I already had - they were plan B in case I didn't find any in NYC anyway. I can always change them later if I find some I like better.
I wore the outfit to church on Sunday, so you'll have to excuse the wrinkles in the photo. This was taken late Sunday night after choir practice and evening service.
I am really happy with the vest and now I have a three piece suit if I want to wear it that way!Parting Shot: Shoes. I got these shoes as a birthday gift from my husband. We were out shopping the other day and I didn't buy them, so he went right back the next week and got them because they were the only pair like them in the store and the only ones I liked. They are great for wearing around the house all day and of course they're trimmed in red!
13 comments:
I LOVE THOSE SHOES!!!
and the vest too.
i have never met a pair of red shoes that I didn't like! What brand are those?
and your vest is stunning!
The vest came out great. I am envious of your having buttonhole services nearby enough. That is something that always gives me fits, buttonholes.
Beautiful vest. Great shoes.
I used to love evening church service. We haven't had it here for a long time except Christmas Eve.
The vest is wonderful, Summerset. It fits beautifully. I have always found vests so challenging to fit. You definitely don't have my issue.
Beautiful outfit. I absolutely love the red fabric. It fits so perfect.
Happy Belated Birthday :)
I love your red vest. It's very sharp looking. The shoes are great, too.
We are partners in our love of red! Looks great.
happy b-day to us
the truth .- The vest is perfect, just fabulous, and has a beautiful setting. Congratulations Summerset.
Cool vest. If I ever have enough time for sewing, knitting and spinning I have plans to make myself a vest too!
What a beautiful outfit, Summerset! I see your standards (and your industriousness!) are just as high as they ever were.
I'm sorry I missed your birthday... Looks like your family made sure you had a great day! Happy belated Birthday. :)
I am soooooo loving the vest and skirt combo! And boy do you get a lot done in one day...I caught the reference to choir practice and Sunday evening service ;) Way more than I do on either Saturday or Sunday!!!
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