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Three-piece suit
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I made this suit for my boyfriend as my project for a tailoring class. I used Burda pattern 8186, and I was so pleased with the results! I learned so much making this, and it gave me a new appreciation for all that goes into making a men’s suit jacket. I found a gorgeous Pendleton wool that had a lot of green and gray tones, and used a gold-ish lining that complemented the wool nicely.
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Wool, rayon lining, interfacing.
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Oct 30, 2009, 07.12 PMby ismail
well done it nice suit .. please can you give me the pattern of this suit i love it! i was searching like it for a long time…. please
Sep 11, 2009, 03.17 AMby marloncosta
Great job! Your welt pockets look just perfect! I have a hard time making them!
Sep 11, 2009, 01.32 AMby lilamarshall
speechless
Sep 10, 2009, 01.53 PMby AnaJan
OH MY! This is just too good! Congratulations on you courage and on excellent execution! BRAVO!
Sep 9, 2009, 02.07 PMby florean-fortescue
The only thing I can say to that is; WOW!
What a wonderful job you did, also, you really don’t see enough people wearing three piece suits these days when they might actually be the epitome of awesome
Sep 9, 2009, 01.05 PMby zedanya
incredible
Sep 9, 2009, 07.51 AMby will.james
Wonderful tailoring job, i wish I’d done tailoring at my college
Sep 9, 2009, 06.45 AMby lovely_polly
applause!!!! bravo bravo!!!!!
Sep 9, 2009, 01.39 AMby ink
Does that man come with the suit ;-). Holy! You have conquered the
albatross that any seamstress has….although, as women we can
make the excuse that we ‘just aren’t interested in men’s fashion’
So fabulous, I am NOT showing my husband this because he
will feel cheated with all the hours I have committed to myself.
Fabulous-oh! Congratulations! Great work!
Sep 8, 2009, 11.55 PMby Judeb
Wow, Just perfect, well done.
Sep 8, 2009, 11.19 PMby Spontique
I think you are brilliant. This has got to be the hardest thing to get right and you have in aces. Perfect fabric choices too.
Sep 8, 2009, 10.39 PMby sandrasews
WOWOWOW! I’m very impressed! Sewing for a man! Tailoring! 3 piece matching suit! I think my head is going to explode.
Sep 8, 2009, 09.38 PMby mmmcheeseburgers
wow, that looks so well made – and a great photo to show it off
Sep 8, 2009, 08.13 PMby mo-mo-sew-sew
YOU.DID.NOT.MAKE.THAT. nope, i don’t believe it. that’s just beyond my ambitions in sewing and i am in awe. in the knitting world, there is something known as “the sweater curse” where you’re not supposed to knit your man a sweater before marriage or it will curse the relationship. clearly, the curse doesn’t exist in the sewing world cuz you can tell THAT MAN IS LOVING HIMSELF (AND YOU) IN THAT SUIT!!! really, i hope he adores you for this, and i hope you got an A in tailoring!!!
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Sep 8, 2009, 08.50 PMby robotsforbreakfast
Thanks so much for your comment! I literally laughed out loud at the “sweater curse”. I hope that’s not the case for me! Ha ha ha. He looooooves the suit and was so excited to wear it to a friend’s wedding in May.
Sep 8, 2009, 08.01 PMby Harlekin
Myohmy, this is just gorgeous…added this to my favs :)
Sep 8, 2009, 07.56 PMby Lala86
great job! I had tailoring classes at the uni but all we ended up was with a final written exam =(
Sep 8, 2009, 07.43 PMby Scheryka
Wow wow wow and wow! Looks like Armani. I have never had the nerve to do anything for a male except lounge pants in flannel with a matching blanky and a neck tie. You make me want to do one now…..nahhhh. I’m not ready yet.
Sep 8, 2009, 07.20 PMby nehmah
Wonderful tailoring job. He looks quite elegant. Kudos to you for this. I have the pattern but haven’t tried the coat, yet. It’s been over 25 years since I have done men’s tailoring and I think the details may have left the (mental) premises. Cordially, Nehmah
Sep 8, 2009, 07.11 PMby michelleiswell
Who is that man? Does he come with the pattern? Just kidding. The suit is beautiful. Really well made!!!
Sep 8, 2009, 06.40 PMby countrygurltracy
You did an awesome job I love it.