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I drafted a pattern from an existing waistcoat and made this from furnishing fabric. Choosing rather glitzy buttons to finish it off.
Material Notes
Furnishing fabric and polyester lining
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 22, 2012, 09.26 PMby Debby H
The waistcoat is great – thanks for the tip about using furnishing fabrics. I often see remnants that I like but have been worried about using them for making clothes. I will be rethinking from now on.
May 19, 2012, 11.05 AMby Yuki M
looks stunning ! i love the print. Using furnishing fabric is nice idea. i want to try it, too..
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May 20, 2012, 03.29 PMby katensew
Just remember that furnishing fabric like this is NOT WASHABLE !
May 16, 2012, 06.30 PMby domestic-divaonline
Really nice work and choices. The colors and buttons remind me of St. John clothing.
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May 16, 2012, 07.54 PMby katensew
Thank you for the kind comments. I still can’s decide if the background is black ( I used that colour of thread ) or very dark brown — looks great with brown anyway. Buttons however are black and gold !!
May 16, 2012, 06.14 AMby Ralf Schmitz
great job on this lovely waistcoat! i do love them too very much!
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May 16, 2012, 07.55 PMby katensew
Thank you for the kind words.
May 15, 2012, 07.12 PMby martinK
great work, I also work with furnishing fabrics for special things
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May 16, 2012, 07.57 PMby katensew
I often choose furnishing fabrics especially for men’s waistcoats – - I made my wedding suit from it too , many years ago.