Second Life for a Suit [pictorial] - Page 15

Definitely Mrs. Thanks.



This one was done in half an hour, I think. But I see what you (or rather she) mean(s).

Thank you, WMOG.

Not really my work, but thank you.

No, not everything is from old clothes. We've bought some and have been donated some (shirt fabrics) as well.

Second Life for a Shirt


Nice shirt, but unfortunately worn-out (about seven years old). The colours are
still quite vibrant after wearing and washing it many, many times, but the collar...






This I can do myself:






But not this:






To be continued.

The parts

fronts - back




sleeve - collar/cuffs




I was curious about the lining:



No fusing. The lining"”feel free to correct me if I am not using the right term(s)"”is loose: sewn,
not fused to the fabric. Same for the cuffs:




Pattern on back:




Pattern on sleeve; this pattern is repeated four times:




And a pocket square for daddy:

The parts are cut, so now it's time to sew them together:




The bottom part of the dress"”almost square. The shape will be created by pleats.




Finishing of the armhole:




Close-up:




The elements of the top part and the example:




That's it for today. Time for a

Moving on

The four elements of the upper part sewn together:




Through the machine:




Done:




No pattern-matching on the side seam... let's call it sprezza:




Finishing on the inside of the side seam

^
Thanks, both! Here you go:


Thread through gathered fabric, pull thread: pleats




Sew:




And done:




Details:




And a last one on a hanger:



The End