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Second Life for a Suit [pictorial]

aj_del

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He's very lucky that Mrs. NOBD is that cooperative. I suggested it to Mrs. AJ and she said that she will rather pay for the PS than spend her 2 weekly off sewing PS.
 

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Originally Posted by aj_del
He's very lucky that Mrs. NOBD is that cooperative. I suggested it to Mrs. AJ and she said that she will rather pay for the PS than spend her 2 weekly off sewing PS.

Haha! I just get 'the look'!
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Originally Posted by Kentishman
Nice one NOBD (or Mrs NOBD..?!) - I admire your approach and love these mini photo-essays. Keep them coming!

Definitely Mrs. Thanks.


Originally Posted by aj_del
He's very lucky that Mrs. NOBD is that cooperative. I suggested it to Mrs. AJ and she said that she will rather pay for the PS than spend her 2 weekly off sewing PS.

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

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Just found this thread and I have to say that your work is truly amazing
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Is all the fabrics from old clothes or do you buy some too?
 

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Originally Posted by Wiker
Just found this thread and I have to say that your work is truly amazing
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Is all the fabrics from old clothes or do you buy some too?


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.
 

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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...

01shirtjurkjeoverzicht.jpg


02shirtjurkjeversleten.jpg



This I can do myself:

03shirtjurkjeknoopjeera.jpg


04shirtjurkjeknoopjeera.jpg



But not this:

05shirtjurkjemodeljurkj.jpg


06shirtjurkjepatroonove.jpg



To be continued.
 

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The parts

fronts - back

07kleinvoorpanden.jpg
08kleinachterpand.jpg



sleeve - collar/cuffs

09kleinmouw.jpg
10kleinmanchettenenboor.jpg



I was curious about the lining:

11kleinboordopen.jpg
12kleinboordopen2.jpg


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:

13kleinmanchetopen.jpg
14kleinmanchetopen2.jpg



Pattern on back:

15patroonopachterpandgr.jpg



Pattern on sleeve; this pattern is repeated four times:

16patroonopmouw.jpg



And a pocket square for daddy:

16pochetpatroonopmouw.jpg
 

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

17stikken.jpg



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

18vierkant.jpg



Finishing of the armhole:

19bandjesarmsgat.jpg



Close-up:

20vandichtbij.jpg



The elements of the top part and the example:

22hetbovenstukmetbandje.jpg



That's it for today. Time for a

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Moving on

The four elements of the upper part sewn together:

23bovenstukaanelkaar.jpg



Through the machine:

24bovenstuknaaien.jpg



Done:

25bovenstukklaar.jpg



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

26zijnaadgeenpatternmat.jpg



Finishing on the inside of the side seam

27welmooiafgewerkt.jpg
 

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This is just great. You are awesome, nobd. Keep up the good work!
 

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Thanks, both! Here you go:


Thread through gathered fabric, pull thread: pleats

28kleinplooien1.jpg
29kleinplooien2.jpg



Sew:

29aplooienonderdemachin.jpg



And done:

30klaaroverzicht.jpg



Details:

31kleindetail1.jpg
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And a last one on a hanger:

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The End
 

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Simply amazing
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I really enjoy the periodic updates -- it's like a friend calling out of the blue.
 

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