The Socialite

More photos from the weekend.  Here my model M wears the lovely purple walking skirt and bolero.

Sadly, the rain made for a very soggy train on the back of that skirt.

Nearly finished

I've been working on a new jacket pattern.  The prototype is nearly done.  I like it so much I may be wearing this to work.

What do you think?  It is made of a washable, tooled suedecloth.
It still looks a bit rough as it needs hemmed and a final pressing.  And it fits better on me than it does on the dress form (since the form is currently sized for one of my models).

For the military gentleman

My darling husband.  So accommodating even though I had him model this while still wearing his jammies.  15 button lined jacket.  I had originally planned for 22 buttons but the layout looked odd on the short jacket.  But this leaves plenty of room for insignia and medals for the war hero.

Another walking skirt with jacket

I love three day weekends.  Even though I had plenty of other things to do (including being out of town all Sunday afternoon and evening) I was able to complete another outfit.  This one is a walking skirt that has a bit of a train to it and a matching bolero/jacket.
What do you think?

 It is a lovely purple with black lining and trim on the jacket.

 The train in the back is only about 3 inches.

A close-up of the jacket.  I can't take credit for the lace blouse except that it is from my closet.
This is for one of my models. I do hope she likes it.