I’m assuming that it’s 1940s by the lines of the suit and the economical use of fabric. The jacket and skirt are both unlined. The skirt is straight, with a small walking pleat in the back.
One of the things I like best about this suit is that it was hand made by someone who obviously cared about what she was making. It has some beautiful details – bound buttonholes, covered buttons, an interesting collar that’s actually part of the jacket – see the seam under the collar?
Seeing that my mid-40s body has a slightly different shape than my mid-20s body, the jacket is about two inches from buttoning these days. It still fits in the shoulders and arms, but the back and the bust are way too narrow.
Years ago, when the fabric started shredding from age, I almost got rid of this suit, but thankfully I had the sense to stash it away, just in case I ever wanted to try to make a pattern from it.
And just to make thingsdifficult for myself, I think when I do get around to making this, I'll hold myself to the same standards, bound buttonholes and all (bound buttonholes being up there with welt pockets for inducing hyperventilation).
2 comments:
Beautiful suit, I can just picture how you look in it! Good luck with a very ambitous project.
Great suit. You are definitely possess the skills to tackle the challenge. Looking forward to your posts on the process of recreating this work of art.
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