As promised, here are some money shots :-) - taken by my tween who has a really good eye for composition, don't you think?:
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| Gotta love how I match my garden! |
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| I'm so grateful to be outside without a coat... |
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| OK, say what you will, that skirt gives GREAT ass! |
I feel like a million bucks in this suit. Honestly, with every swish of the pencil lining, it is magic.
I dressed it down with a T shirt as my briefing was on the less fancy end of the spectrum. Once again, you can see how I love to mix the prints. I've got animal, stripes and floral coexisting happily in this outfit.
Lovelies, we're not quite done yet (sorry). I have one more wrap up post planned, wherein I discuss my final feelings about the process. And then, I swear, we're onto something new.
After all, 40 posts on the same topic seems, um, adequate.
Whatcha think???
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Fantastic. You look like a million bucks in that suit (even more in Canadian dollars). Great job!
ReplyDeleteHa! Thank you :-)
DeleteOh Kristin! It's breathtaking! You look absolutely stunning, t-shirt and all! Congratulations on all your hard work and perseverance - it really paid off!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it Gail! Thank you so much for being so encouraging throughout this process.
DeleteI think you look AMAZING! Your hard work absolutely paid off- that suit is perfectly tailored to your body and incredibly flattering. All I could think while looking at these pictures was "wow" and "I hope a fly doesn't wander into my awestruck/gaping mouth." The whole ensemble is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thank you so much - what a terrific comment! xo
DeleteYou definitely look ah-mazing! Beautiful suit and beautiful garden.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And the garden is just starting to come out in force. I do love this time of year.
DeleteI am de-lurking to congratulate you on how awesome your suit looks. Nicely done. You should feel like a million bucks when wearing it, because you look it!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you for coming out! And thanks for such a lovely comment.
DeleteIt's worth all the frustrating hours you spent making it! It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm just starting to forget the misery of the process in favour of my love of the outcome :-)
DeleteOoh yes it is awesome!! It fits wonderfully, I think I've already mentioned I love that colour, and your styling is fab too. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry! I'm really partial to the colour also. It's actually very easy to wear.
DeleteWell done! Excellent fit and style.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the suit - and Wow! It fits you to a T! I mean it is fantastic - and your styling really makes it looks finished and modern.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter definitely has an eye for photography. I'd love to hear your final thoughts. I wear suits all the time and have not yet dared to attempt it!
I love mixing up weird patterns (even if not all of them are immediately visible). It makes me feel bold :-) And next post (already written) will express my very truthful thoughts. You should totally make a suit. It will make you feel so sassy.
DeleteIt looks fantastic! It fits you perfectly and I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzy!
DeleteI think I may have bruised my jaw when it hit the floor. I knew that this was going to be pretty awesome from the dressform pics, but wow! Congratulations on such a work of art. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful compliment! Thank you B!
DeleteTotally worth the wait. You look amazing. Fantastic job. I bow down to you!
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind! Thank you!
DeleteIt's been a journey but you look fantastic in this suit! You've done an amazing job on this and I'm sure that you feel so proud wearing it...as you should!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn! I do feel proud :-)
DeleteWow. That suit looks fantastic on you. I feel it was worth your pain or at least the pain of listening to you. 8-D Of course I am kidding. I hope you feel half as good as you look in it.
ReplyDeletePS-that was some planning, getting your suit finished in time to match your garden for photos.
Hilarious! If it was worth the pain of listening then it is one FINE end result :-)
DeleteOh, I love it! I especially like it with the stripes. It gives off a young, fun feel.
ReplyDeleteI really like it with the stripes - it does feel fun to wear.
DeleteOMG! and Va-Va-Va-Voom. . . . oh, and I'm writing from France, so should I throw in an Oooh-la-la?! You look fabulous, your suit looks fabulous, and your garden looks pretty damn good as well. . .
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it - and the garden!
DeleteVavavoum! Worth every bit of you fitting agony and hard work to resolve it.
ReplyDeleteThank you C!
DeleteIt looks fantastic on you. I would be chuffed as well! I look forward to your wrap up post on this.
ReplyDeleteKaty - it's on its way...
DeleteYou look so sophisticated! The fit flatters your figure without looking as if you worked at it. This is a look that will command attention wherever you go. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. Sophisticated was what I was going for and I'm so glad it looks that way!
DeleteI don't really know what to say, of course everyone's said it all! This is epic! :D Awesome work!! :o
ReplyDeleteJohanna: I can't wait to see your first suit jacket! (whenever the time comes...)
DeleteHaha, give me a few years minimum. Oh wait a minute, maybe you should make one for me! Haha. No I'm kidding :)
DeleteWowee, you look fab and it fits so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAwesome suit. You look terrific, and the colour co-ordination with the garden is just scary. What a fabulous fit.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that weird?!? I swear, I didn't plan it consciously.
DeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeletecould you please write about the different tools you used when altering the pattern and all? I love reading your explanations, and as a beginner without any formal education in sewing it appears there's a lot I just don't know about (french curve, to name one...)
Roni: Let me think about putting a post like that together. Something tells me lots of bloggers have said it better than I could - so perhaps I'll be able to link you to something good...
DeleteA. Maze.ing! Just fabulous. You look stunning and the suit is awesome. I'm running out of superlatives, but I hope you get the drift of just what a great job of this I think you've done. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Evie. Your continuing support has been so appreciated!
DeleteAll that tsuris doesn't show at all and you look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it!! Thank you for all the feedback you provided to make it so much better than it would have otherwise been.
DeleteI've been following this saga but hadn't commented as sewing/tailoring isn't my strong suit (ha!) but WOW. It looks amazing. Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe anyone who doesn't sew would bother reading this series but I'm grateful if you have (and it hasn't bored you to tears). Thank you!
DeleteYou look the BUSINESS!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, thank you!
DeleteAbsolutely STUNNING! I just love it! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteDebi: Thank you so much! (And so sorry about your lovely kitty. I've been thinking of you...)
DeleteI love it! I wouldn't worry about the number of posts, it's relative to the effort you've put into it. And you are right, that skirt gives great ass. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWell, the number of posts is relative to the effort. But still! Thanks Sera. Hope you are feeling well...
DeleteWOW! You look amazing! It's an absolutely fantastic suit! Totally worth all the effort-- you would NEVER be able to find something like this, in such a fantastic color, with a perfect fit, and great style, off the rack. Never.
ReplyDeleteI would never be able to find something that fits this well off the rack. That's very true! And now I have the luxury of forgetting about all the work. :-)
DeleteYou. Look. Fabulous. What an awesome fit. SO (sosososososo) glad all the angst ended in a great result! :)
ReplyDeleteDid I mention you look fabulous? (And good job to the kid on the photos!) :)
I am SO happy the angst has ended positively. Taran, the stress was HIGH. And thanks re: photos. I think she has some natural talent! (Maybe I'm biased??)
DeleteFANTASTIC. Well worth all the pain. You look incredible in it. Now make sure you actually wear it, and don't save it for best!!
ReplyDeleteI promise I will wear it all the time. Well, till it gets too warm and then I'll wait till fall and wear it all the time again!
DeleteBeautiful photos! It really is a gorgeously-cut jacket and so perfect on you. (I love your garden, too!)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Amy!
DeleteYou've got the right figure for that gorgeous suit you agonized over. Love it on you!
ReplyDeleteBelinda: What a lovely compliment. Thank you!
DeleteAbsolutely stunning, you certainly look a million bucks in it too. Fantastic job. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane!
DeleteHey, I new here! I have been looking for a fantastic jacket/skirt suit pattern. Is that the Starlet from Gertie? And the skirt? Thanks and please forgive my ignorance. It (and you) look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is the Starlet Suit jacket - though altered in armsyce and bust, buttons moved and lapel reshaped. I've also omitted the pockets. The skirt is V8640 - I've written extensively about both in the course of making this suit over the past 5 weeks. If you read back you'll find lots more info. Thanks!
DeleteI clicked over here from Sunni's post. This suit looks fantastic on you! You should be very proud.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for clicking over! And for your lovely comment.
DeleteEverything about this suit is perfect on you! It looks like only a custom made suit can! Brava brava brava!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Clio! Think about how fantastic your much muslined leather jacket will be. Can't wait to see that!
DeleteUnbelievable. You look fantastic. Confident. Draw dropping.
ReplyDeleteBravo.
Oooh, I love looking confident! Thank you!
DeleteThe suit is so chic and you look amazing.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Thanks so much!
DeleteYou look fantastic! Can you make me one???
ReplyDeleteAh, Faye, you have a rich sense of humour! :-)
ReplyDeleteStunning suit and truly excellent photography!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy! I'm biased but, for all of her challenges with math, M is very artistic!
DeleteAbsolute perfection! You wear it so well, it fits you like a dream, and I would never guess you had made this yourself without following you every step of the way. Brava, brava!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJodi: What a tremendous compliment coming from you. Thank you so much!
DeleteI facking love it. The fit and colour are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI think I have the same belt. Club Monaco from a few seasons ago?
That's it! Belt from Club Monaco! What a good eye you've got.
DeleteOMG that suit is absolutely gorgeous!!!! i can't believe you made it, it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I made it either!!! Thank you :-)
DeleteYou look fantastic! I love the suit, the garden, and your confidence. The line about your skirt giving "GREAT ass" was hilarious. Well done! Congrats on all your hard work. :)
ReplyDeleteHoney, at my age, when the skirt gives good ass you have to celebrate it! :-)
DeleteI know it was a pain but WOW....just WOW! You should be very proud of yourself, you rock that suit!
ReplyDeleteThank you S! I'm pretty pleased, have to say! xo
DeleteSorry I missed so much of the saga, I will catch up someday. But the suit looks utterly fantastic on you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks M! I wondered what you would think!
DeleteClapping! Bravo Kristin! It's beyoootiful, fits perfectly, is sexy and feminine at the same time and I just love it.
ReplyDeleteSorry to be late catching up on posts. I meant to not get behind again. There's been so much going on. But you're my first priority tomorrow after church!
WOW WOW WOW! This suit is so yummy! You nailed it ;)
ReplyDeleteI am about to start my own Starlet Jacket but.... When I cut the pattern, I realized - it's marked wrongly! I found your blog while researching about other bloggers' experience. I read about the nightmares this pattern was for you. At this stage, I'll give the original pattern a chance. If not - might try another one.
I can only advise that you go slowly and be willing to make changes to the pattern to reflect your own fitting needs and to address the pattern errors. Wishing you a fabulous experience full of learning - and with a great jacket at the end!
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