Finished
I was able to finish the suit the Saturday after Christmas and wear it to church the next day. At one point, I didn't think I was going to finish it in time, as it just seemed like every time I got something finished, I'd find two more things that needed to be done! 
I think the jacket might have been done sooner, but it took a while to get the plaid on the sleeve and body to match up. Actually it wasn't something I thought of when I cut it out, it just happened that I was able to match everything as well as I did. Next time I'll have to remember to check the sleeve/body match points when cutting a plaid.
I'm really pleased with how the suit turned out. I think it looks comparable to the pattern envelope, and it looks pretty proportional on me. This jacket fits a little better than the red one, and I think all the extra tailoring has helped the looks of it. The skirt could be a tiny bit shorter, but at this point, I'm leaving it as is. My husband really liked this suit, too and said it was one of his favorites out of all the things I've made recently.Next week, I'll have two more catch up posts and then I'll introduce the Great Vintage Shirt Project.
Parting Shot: Christmas Goodies. My family is always willing to contribute to my sewing library. This year I got Making Trousers by David Coffin, Cool Couture by Kenneth King and the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. The Reader's Digest book is similar to the sewing one in that it shows all of details and instructions for all sorts of needlework. It is out of print, and it would be great if there was an updated version, but I'm really happy to finally get this one.
24 comments:
Your suit looks fantastic! Wonderful job of matching.
I also received David Coffins book and Kenneth King. I've only read Cool Couture so far and I'm very impressed. (I have the Readers Digest one too and it is a wonderful reference book.)
Expert work on the suit and great book selections.
Fabulous suit. The jacket fits so well and is beautifully constructed.
Love that suit! It fits you beautifully!
That looks fabulous! I love the T-straps with it, too.
Beautiful work on the suit, Summerset.
I look forward to reading your blog this year.
I really like this on you, Summerset. I can see the movement when you walk in it could be quite lovely. Beautiful!
I'm back from Christmas and my self-imposed internet fast, and boy, Summerset, you have left a wealth of stuff for me to catch up on! I LOVE this suit. Fantabulous!
Your suit is beautiful. Wonderful job!
Ok, in the name of our friendship, I'm going to be honest. I love the jacket (which fits absolutely perfect) and I love the skirt but both together is a lot of plaid on someone as small as you. I see the skirt with a short fitted sweater and the jacket with some tailored trousers - solid colored. Just my opinion though, which is worth something less than 2 cents!
Vicki W...I think you'd have to see it in person. It's one of my all-time favorite suits on her. The plaid is more subtle in meatspace than it shows up via the Interwebs. Maybe if you weren't looking at it through your bubble, the error of your ways would become apparent. Have DH do an extra-thorough application of Haze-B-Gon tonight. :-P (Okay, going back in my cave to be quiet now...)
oh summerset, your suit turned out to be greater than the sum of its parts. I loved the skirt when you finished and I enjoyed seeing progress posts. But the suit is truly spectacular. You wear it so well, too. Great job.
Great work on the suit. Love the shoes you chose to wear it with!
Beautiful! And your plaids look great. The suit looks great on you. Happy New Year,
Hey, I like it all together too! I think its a testiment to your sewing abilities that the plaids match so well! And you got a great book haul for Christmas...I just got the David Coffin book, too!
Great suit, leave it to you to match everything.
Lovely gifts too, enjoy.
And of course: Happy New Year to you.
Ooh, this is one pulled-together look! The hair, the shoes, the suit...it all looks fabulous on you, Summerset!
*sigh*
you look fabulous in this ensemble!!!
Summerset...what a lovely suit!
The looking is superb. And all the matching up perfect. Happy New Year!
The suit turned out so beautifully!
I had reservations about that much plaid, but it really works. I think the bias skirt helps break up the all-plaid all-over look that I was nervous about.
My sister self taught herself everything she knows from that Readers Digest book (she's amazing!) My Mother in Law recently gave me the sewing one as I had mentioned trying to find it to try and teach myself to sew too.
Just found you today - love the colour of that plaid! Hope I can one day create something anywhere near as good :)
Fabulous suit, marvelous elegant woman, would like to be able to do such one! Congratulations
oh my gosh I found the Reader's digest complete guide to needlework in a charity shop near my house and bought it for £2. I am so happy someone else is happy to have this book. I have not used it much, but I am just getting into sewing, so i am sure i will find a use for it soon.
PS: and your suit is fabulous!!
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