Anyway, because I was singing Tenor in the annual performance of Handel's "Messiah", I needed a black skirt (which I already own a couple of) and a black jacket (which I also own at least two of)...not satisfied, I decided that, no...I must make a new suit! Based of course, off my favorite 1940's suit pattern (which I still obviously haven't gotten a picture of since last one I made).
I used a polished cotton twill--supposedly the same stuff (only black instead of blue) that I sewed my riding habit out of. Seemed slightly lighter weight to me...but maybe it wasn't really. I faced the jacket with some of the black polyester lining material I had not yet put away from the bomber jacket repair. I tacked the lining down, as well as the collar points.
At any rate, I switched up the neckline and drafted a rever-style collar for this particular suit. The skirt was unaltered, except for the curved seam in the waist band like I did in the last skirt I made from the pattern. I hereby confess that I did not take oodles of progress pictures. I was on a deadline, somewhat foggy brained, and trying to spend my time doing a good job making the suit rather than doing a good job of taking pictures of the process.
So without further ado, the two that I took: Skirt and Jacket...
I seriously need to make a muslin to use as a pattern for this suit. The skirt was a bit big (I've lost a little weight again, so that helped that) and the jacket was close to immense in a few spots.
In the end though, I was quite happy with it. And so far...this is the only photo of me wearing the thing (sent by a kind friend):