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Just about finished with mom's new suit though y'all would like to see!
Courtney Ostaff   Intermediate WV USA Member since 11/23/10 Posts: 624	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 7/31/12 2:01 PM It's not perfect, but she really didn't want it any tighter in the waist, because she thought it made her hips look too big. It's a linen with a little stretch we got from Jo-Ann's. The jacket is a Kaliah Ali pattern, and the skirt is my favorite Butterick pattern.
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2892	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/31/12 5:19 PM Looks very nice. I really like the neckline, it is very flattering. Good job.
Melody   Intermediate MI USA Member since 2/7/02 Posts: 1079	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Subject: Just about finished with moms new suit Date: 7/31/12 6:56 PM That's very sweet of you. She looks great, good job. ------ Melody http://crazedsewer.blogspot.com/ hmmmm...
Member since 12/31/69	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Subject: Just about finished with moms new suit Date: 7/31/12 7:45 PM Nice job and what a fantastic color for her!
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6985	Login to reply to this post In reply to Courtney Ostaff << 4 members like this. Date: 7/31/12 8:36 PM Quote: but she really didn't want it any tighter in the waist, because she thought it made her hips look too big. If you roll up the sleeve, about 2" to give it a cuff, it will draw the eye away from her hips. I use this trick on me. This is a very nice thing for you to do and I know you worked very hard on it. Congrats! And it's such a beautiful color for her! ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Courtney Ostaff   Intermediate WV USA Member since 11/23/10 Posts: 624	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Just about finished with moms new suit Date: 7/31/12 9:48 PM I did work really hard on it. 6 muslins, if you can believe it! Interesting idea about the cuff--this jacket is unlined, so it'd be problematic, but I'll mention it to her.
velosewer   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 11/11/06 Posts: 784	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/31/12 10:40 PM That's really lovely of you to do this for your Mum. I've just finished a collection for my Mum too, so I've just experienced the work that you go through when sewing for a family member. -- Edited on 8/1/12 1:25 AM -- ------ Alias - velogiant;http://cleverthinking99.com/ Fabric wakes me up.
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2133	Login to reply to this post In reply to Courtney Ostaff << 1 member likes this. Date: 7/31/12 11:27 PM 6 muslins is a lot, but worth it as the outfit looks really nice and the fit is right on. ------ Ada
solveg   Beginner MN USA Member since 2/16/12 Posts: 366	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 8/1/12 8:54 AM I love the neckline!!!
sewme47   Intermediate IL USA Member since 8/28/08 Posts: 535	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Subject: Just about finished with moms new suit Date: 8/1/12 11:03 AM Oh, what a good daughter you are. Mom looks great in her custom-made outfit. I like the idea of rolling up the sleeves just a touch--I often do this, too, as it instantly make us look a little younger. :-) ------ A balanced diet is a cupcake in each hand.

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