Happy 4th of July everybody! Though I am not a very patriotic person by nature, after the recent supreme court decisions, I am more inclined to celebrate this year! After a week of frantic sewing, I managed to finish this ensemble, including this fun little hat!
I bought these matching striped cottons while studying in London, and finally put them to use making this little tilt hat. I think it turned out so cute! I love how the stripes look cut on the bias around the edge of the brim. I decided to add a self pleated trim and made the edged fringed by pulling apart the fabric at the edges.
This suit was inspired directly by this photo from the 1940's that I have been obsessing over for months. I ordered this nice deep navy blue cotton twill from Mood fabrics and it was a joy to work with. I ended up having a bit of extra fabric too, and so I have made a second jacket that I will show you all soon. I ended up making the sleeves a bit too long on the second jacket, so I have to fix that and finish a few more things before the second one can make it's debut. This was my second time making hand sewn button holes and I am really happy with how they came out, even if they take a bit more time to complete. This jacket did come out a little bit big, so I may take it in in the waist just a little. I can't wait to wear this suit in the fall with mustard yellows and rusty orange!
I hope all of you have a lovely holiday weekend!
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| Blue Suit: Made by me Hat: Made by me Corsage: Vintage Shoes: Amazon (here) Bracelet: Vintage Earrings: Vintage |
As ever, stunning suit. I like the way the whole of the buttons and the shoes pull the whole thing together. Kx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It took me forever to decide on the buttons so I am glad you like them :)
DeleteThat suit is amazing!! I love sewing vintage patterns, but I have yet to make anything as lovely as your suit!
ReplyDeleteThank you Thana! I have yet to try sewing a suit from a vintage pattern, but I have to assume it is much easier than making the pattern from scratch! I think I'll try finding a pattern to use for my planned fall/winter suiting as I would really like a smooth tailored look and shall defer to the professionals!
DeleteI have about 100 vintage patterns just sitting in a closet because I'm a little intimidated of them. So far I've only made children's clothing, but after seeing your suit I think I've been inspired to try something a little more complex! I think I know what kind of fall/winter suiting you're talking about, I may have a pattern like that.
DeleteHoly patriotic colours, Batman, am I in love with every last stylish, patriotically hued element of this gorgeous look!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
I was rushing to finish in time to wear this patriotic colored outfit on the day! Thanks Jessica!
DeleteGreat outfit! Your hat is just too darling and the corsage finishes off the look very nicely :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate!
DeleteWhat an amazing suit! I love navy suits, and this one is so versatile and fits you so nicely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Emileigh! I still have a bit of fitting to do but I am very pleased it came out a tiny bit big and not a bit too small!
DeleteI adore the jaunty cheerfulness of your tilt hat ~ it really is super cute, and it's so awesome you made it yourself! Your suit is lovely, I'm drooling over the navy color. I have been searching and searching for a 1940's navy suit, but I'm beginning to think I should sew one myself because they seem to be that hard to find! The pictures of the flowers are lovely, btw. ❤
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Thanks Bonita, the hat is rather a cheerful one, I think it is all the stripes that do it! I had been craving a dark navy pencil skirt, and I figured if I was going to be making the skirt I might as well make a little jacket too. The flowers in this particular field were so lovely, I wanted to take the blue ones home with me and re-plant them in our garden!
DeleteI really like the shape of the suit jacket and paired with the fab hat it makes a great outfit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate! I think the front of the suit will lay even smoother once I re-sew the buttons in a different way, so I need to get on that!
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