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Cotton tweed 2 piece suit, underlined in silk organza, seams Hong Kong finished in various shades of silk dupioni. Jacket has button front, just below elbow length sleeves, and a chain weighted hem.
Skirt is above knee length, with center back zip and vent.
Jacket is Vogue pattern 2991
Material Notes
Cotton tweed with nylon backing. Silk organza underlining, chain, Mother of Pearl buttons.
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Sep 29, 2012, 05.38 AMby marie-michelle
Oh my! Stunning ensemble!
Sep 26, 2012, 10.34 AMby Katerina Petrova
Wow! Very chic!
Sep 7, 2012, 09.16 PMby Glenville Hughes
Magnificento,but no no no not just on Sundays,what has the rest of the week done eh!But lovely
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Sep 14, 2012, 12.58 PMby orchiddream
XOXOX
Sep 7, 2012, 07.10 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
what a stunning suit! beautifull made, Its truely gorgeous and fits beautifully! Did you make the pattern?
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Sep 14, 2012, 01.01 PMby orchiddream
Thank you so much! The skirt is a simple no side seam affair, you just wrap the fabric around your hips, back seam, dart the sides, front, back, and you’re there! The jacket is Vogue 2991.
Sep 7, 2012, 05.23 AMby Mary Athey
your suits gorgeous. the fabric and style of the suits very audrey hepburn and fab on you. i must check hong kong seams out?? is it like binding the seams? x
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Sep 7, 2012, 12.25 PMby orchiddream
Thanks for your praise. Mary. Yes. Hong Kong seams are bound with bias strips. Simple and showy!
Sep 7, 2012, 02.02 PMby Mary Athey
i just corrected my spelling lol. i.d no glasses on at the time. your suits really well done and you deserve lots of praise x
Sep 7, 2012, 02.55 AMby schnui
Beautifully made and looks so professional.
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Sep 7, 2012, 03.16 AMby orchiddream
Thanks, S! I’m pleased with it. I especially like the collar.
Sep 6, 2012, 10.46 PMby MissCorsetLizz
Wow!! I love your Suit! It’s Gorgeous!!!! :-D
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Sep 7, 2012, 02.25 AMby orchiddream
Thanks Miss Corset! I think I could use a corset under this suit! Or anything else for that matter…………
Sep 6, 2012, 10.22 PMby MientjiB
Wowzer, a perfect suit! Well done :-)
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Sep 7, 2012, 02.24 AMby orchiddream
Thank you so much!