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Fifties formal suit
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Description
Here’s my entry for the suit variation challenge! I used the Eva jacket pattern and the Linda skirt pattern to make a 1950s dressy suit, inspired by vintage sewing patterns I’ve seen.
For the jacket, I made the following changes:
1) converted the notch collar to a shawl collar
2) made a flare at the bottom for a peplum look
3) made a cutaway shape at the front bottom
4) used hooks and eyes instead of buttons
5) shortened the sleeves to 3/4 length
For the skirt:
1) shortened by about three inches
2) doubled the height of the waistband
3) added a layer of tulle for fullness
Material Notes
3 yds Deep purple crepe-back satin 1 yard tulle to line the skirt 1 yard silk organza to underline the jacket
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BurdaStyle for the excellent patterns
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Jan 14, 2009, 08.27 AMby MamaDiosa
This is a very pretty vintage suit!!! and I love the contrast of the 50’s style with your tatoos!
Jan 13, 2009, 11.33 AMby Gertie
Thank you so much, everyone! It was really fun and challenging to make, and I will definitely use both of these patterns again. Okay, now I want everyone else to post their suits so we can all see them! I remember for the last contest, you couldn’t see all the entries again after you voted, unless there was a separate creation page. And I love getting to see all the different variations.
Jan 13, 2009, 11.17 AMby taffetasilk
beautiful and really different! i love this style :)
Jan 13, 2009, 09.19 AMby prudencerabbit
Ooh, an elegant party suit! I love the fit of the jacket. Wonderful!
Jan 13, 2009, 04.44 AMby erdronen
very very cute! great style :) love the jacket alterations you made and the satin shawl collar! beautiful!
Jan 13, 2009, 03.36 AMby AnaJan
Bravo Gertie! Lovely, the 50’s style suites you.
Jan 13, 2009, 03.14 AMby Miss-G
Another stunner! Well done.
Jan 13, 2009, 03.00 AMby Machelefranklin
Brilliant !
Jan 13, 2009, 12.20 AMby Ghainskom
There you go again! :)