Summer Stripes and Stitches

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This is my two piece skirt suit. Made from white fabric with black pinstrips.

In designer clothes, I keep seeing black and white together and extreme color blocking that highlights the figure. This is my very subtle take on these two ideas.

My two piece suit is made from white fabric with black pinstripes. I chose Simplicity #4599 view E for the jacket. I made the long sleeves into 3/4 length sleeves. I added top stitching to outline the interesting and figure flattering seams of both pieces. For a more substantial look I used my sewing machine’s blanket stitch for the top stitching.

For the skirt, I used Simplicity #9825 view C. This skirt pattern has a yoke, to which I added a cute pocket flap detail.

I made full linings for both garments out of a beautiful, very light gray, floral jacquard. This gives them a nice weight and a rich look. Putting this ensemble on makes me feel chic and classic at the same time.

You can see more pictures on my website, CreativeDressmakingAtHome.com

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This is my two piece skirt suit. Made from white fabric with black pinstrips.

This jacket has interesting figure flattering seams.

Dark gray blanket stitch, top stitching

Detail of the skirt yoke with pocket flap.

Both jacket and skirt are fully lined.

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SewPassionista | Jul 17, 2012 07:57pm | #1
Your suit is just ovely,very professional and creative. I love the top stitching detail.
SewPassionista | Jul 17, 2012 07:57pm | #2
Your suit is just ovely,very professional and creative. I love the top stitching detail.
psfws1963 | Jul 21, 2012 11:50pm | #3
psfws1963 writes: I like, but good luck at keeping clean your lovely white suit. ps how can I go about posting my best work on this web site. you know my garments. posted: 10:49 pm July 21st
hvnlyhost | Jul 26, 2012 10:32am | #4
Great suit and great fabric choice.
kafree2fly | Jul 28, 2012 09:02am | #5
Gorgeous work-it looks fabulous on you, and the details are exquisite.