I have been a little busy lately making (and remaking) costumes for my husband and also for a comedy theatre production at the Gryphon theatre 'Immaculate'- 4 Greek robes for the Greek Chorus. No pictures as they were very plain and black.
This has meant the 1912 Project sewing had stopped for a while. The sewing experience has been frustrating but I have learnt new things about fitting mens' patterns correctly, material drape, avoiding cheap material and interfacing.
Folkwear Victorian Gentleman's Waistcoat 222
I had to alter the original pattern a lot and I will never use cheap Chinese brocade and interfacing again. This is my second attempt. The first lot of material was unpicked, remade then discarded. The manikin is home made of black duct tape with a white tape marking the centre line.
Neue Mode Stil Gentleman's morning suit jacket 10225.
This fabric is metallic, quilted and very stiff. I must be a glutton for punishment in using unsuitable fabric. I unpicked the quilting on the fabric to get a contrast with the collar lapels, as suggested my one of my costume buddies. I had to make this collar twice too and throw out the cheap interfacing. I went for advice to the Fabric Warehouse and bought proper suiting interfacing. The pattern also needed a lot of adjustment to get it to fit right. It does look good on though.- Now to finish my 1912 evening dress.
The perfect Victorian Gentleman accompanying me at the Wellesley 'Wellington on a Plate' Titanic dinner. The pocket watch is his grandfather's, made of gun metal, the cane (silver tipped) and the glasses are authentic.
