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I made this pantsuit — a wrap top and separate pants — to go with a Seventies-style faux fur coat I recently made (also posted on BurdaStyle). I used Simplicity 7295, a vintage pattern from 1975 that’s very Halston-like (see pic below of Halston ensemble from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute). A great evening look with a Studio 54 vibe! More info on my blog, Male Pattern Boldness, here: http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2012/02/glitzy-halston-inspired-outfit-update.html
Material Notes
I used a stretch knit synthetic with sequin-like mirrored plastic stick-ons (for lack of a better term). The fabric is machine washable but can’t be dried in a machine as the glue is heat sensitive. The bias trim and belt are made from a black Lycra fabric I had in my stash. The pants have an elastic waistband.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 28, 2012, 12.12 PMby wardrobe-cat
STUNNING!!!!! I most definately want one. Though I probably wouldn’t look nearly as scrumptious as you do. Is that a skull cap?
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Feb 28, 2012, 05.09 PMby Peter Lappin
Yes, it’s a sequined knit beanie, or skull cap. That has real sequins though, no the plastic kind like the pantsuit has. Thanks!
Feb 29, 2012, 01.21 AMby wardrobe-cat
Clever with the beanie ;) Must add that to my costuming arsenal.
Feb 28, 2012, 11.52 AMby suzetewilliams
You go Cathy! Hi Peter, great work as always. I saw your article in Sew Today which is actually the Vogue Magazine only it’s called Sew Today in the UK (oops, that rhymes when you say it out loud – hehehe) with your collection of sewing machine. Did Anne tell you? I took the magazine to her house to show her. You’re famous now!!! Hope you’re well. xxx
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Feb 28, 2012, 05.08 PMby Peter Lappin
THAT explains why the title of US Vogue Patterns is actually “Sew Today’s Vogue Patterns.” I just figured that out. Yes, Anne mentioned an article but I didn’t know what Sew Today was. Great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words.
Feb 27, 2012, 12.46 PMby flowergirl22
i cant believe ther resemblence on the pattern of the person on the left and you in the outfit,, its made for you,
fab outfit. well done
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Feb 27, 2012, 01.39 PMby Peter Lappin
Fortunately we decided against the Harpo Marx wig. ;)
Feb 27, 2012, 01.58 PMby flowergirl22
good choice on the hair
Feb 27, 2012, 02.47 AMby lizajane09
I know I already commented on your blog, but when I saw this here I had to stop by again and tell you how much I LOVE this. Complete and utter awesomeness!
Feb 26, 2012, 09.05 PMby aibby
Meant to say hot not holy
Feb 26, 2012, 09.04 PMby aibby
You look hoty in that ensemble. Very Charlie perfume add.
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Feb 27, 2012, 02.18 AMby Peter Lappin
Thanks! (That was my goal.)
Feb 26, 2012, 01.20 AMby smallone
studio 54 and then some! So unbelievably glam.
Feb 26, 2012, 01.15 AMby Yuki M
You look gorgeous !!! like a 70’s diva !
Feb 25, 2012, 08.48 PMby dottty
bludy el :o thats fab jj:)x
Feb 24, 2012, 10.38 PMby peaches2218
Peter, do those sleeves in the Halston ensemble have a cut-on cuff? That’s what it looks like, and if so, that is GENIUS!
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Feb 24, 2012, 11.10 PMby Peter Lappin
I’m not sure what this, Peaches. It’s just trimmed with lycra bias binding, no cuff, really.
Feb 24, 2012, 07.54 PMby leahfranqui
A. MAZING.
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Feb 24, 2012, 10.23 PMby Peter Lappin
Thanks, Leah!
Feb 24, 2012, 07.33 PMby martinK
Hey Peter, that’s fantastic and hilarious!!!! I never thought that vintage of the 70th could be that nice. It’s always a plesure to look at your creations. Martin
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Feb 24, 2012, 10.23 PMby Peter Lappin
TY, Martin!