Burda Style For people who sew
Description
3 piece suit for the office using Steffi, Jenny and Franzi patterns.
Steffi jacket – Since steffi isn’t lined it’s very quick to make, and i bound all the inner seams in grey bias binding so it keeps it nice and stiff.
Franzi waistcoat – I didn’t use satin/silk to make the back piece as you usually would for waistcoats, i used the same main outer fabric so i could wear just the waistcoat and skirt on their own.
Jenny skirt – super easy and lined, which i love in work skirts!
I was so lucky as to get matching buttons in two sizes for the jacket and waistcoat – YAY!
Material Notes
Grey suiting
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Steffi
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Jenny Basic Skirt
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Jun 14, 2011, 01.34 PMby samarkand
The fit looks great except for the sleeves — why so long?
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Jun 14, 2011, 01.51 PMby junespoon
Hmm…not sure, i suppose that’s the length i wear all my sleeves, i’m actually quite definite about it. Any shorter and i’m always pulling them down and fixing myself – just personal preference i guess.
Dec 10, 2010, 03.47 PMby sewlikeabee6
Oct 11, 2010, 03.17 PMby aur0ra
Love it! Every piece looks so well made, and fits perfectly.
Oct 10, 2010, 06.12 PMby nouvellegamine
really well done!
Oct 9, 2010, 09.31 PMby bola
Great job- lovely work!
Oct 9, 2010, 08.01 PMby helluvaguy
This is so fabulous. Looks absolutely perfect together. I like that you used the fabric for the hole outside of the waistcoat. Very nice craftsmanship.
Oct 9, 2010, 05.38 PMby tila70
absolutely gorgeous.
Oct 9, 2010, 05.14 PMby nettie
Amazing!! I have it in mind to do this, but not the actual patience ;o) Everything fits you so well and looks so professional.
Oct 9, 2010, 03.29 PMby nidhi
very neat and beautiful! the fit is perfect!
Oct 9, 2010, 02.58 PMby laure722
J’adore !!! Envie de faire pareil !!! Bravo !!
Oct 9, 2010, 02.57 PMby strawberrypancakesbykim
Wow, it looks very nice! Must have taken quite a bit of patience.
Oct 9, 2010, 01.19 PMby soaringviola
Great work and very inspiriering as i am also thinking about doing a office outfit :-) it is one of the big favoures when you are sewing – you can choose just the pieces you like and make them matching by simply using the same fabric!