A few new offerings

I have been absent too long!  Gardening and home renovations have kept me out of the sewing room over the summer.  But I've been busy recently.

 Above, my son models his brown wool frock coat I recently finished.

 A vest for my future son-in-law (I'm so not used to that phrase!)  It needed many modifications to my usual pattern since he is 6' 6" tall.

And my first bow tie.  I had to order the hardware since no one around here carries it.

I;m hoping to be posting here with more regularity but we'll see....

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.

Men's vest

Trying a new pattern.

Men's vest with collar and 3 pockets.

Steampunk photo shoot

I finished a brocade vest for my youngest son for Christmas but I couldn't wait to share it.  So, I got his older brother to model for me and we had a bit of a Steampunk photo shoot.  I guess it he's going to be doing more modeling for me he'll have to get used to it!

 Nothing fancy for background, sadly.  We still have to keep the vest a secret and it is raining outside.

 I do believe this is his impression of a young Mr Lincoln!

 Obviously up to no good...

And lastly, with a companion, Mandy.

Man's Victorian Shirt

Finally, another post and something to post about.  Life has been interfering with dreams and it has taken a while to get this project finished.  But FINALLY!  It's finished.
A men's Victorian shirt.

 This one has contrasting white on white striped bib, cuffs and collar.

I did not put a button on the band collar but may add buttonholes on either side and back for a button-on collar if we can find one.  I also put buttons on the cuffs.  Vernon thinks he has a set of cufflinks somewhere but I certainly can't find them.
So, this shirt would be available in men's sizes up to 44 with 2, 4 or 5 button options. White or off white, contrasting bib or not.
I'll update the photos as soon as I can get Vernon to model for me.

Victorian Shirt

More menswear in progress:
The pattern is from Folkwear

Not bad for a few hours work.

The bib and front plackets are finished.  Now, on to the pleated back and yoke.  If time allows, I may have it finished by the new year.
More fabric was purchased today. Brocade and wool suiting for vests.  Fabric for Justine's fitted jacket with tails, for a walking skirt for me and some for maybe another jacket.

Victorian Smoking Jacket

Port and Cigars anyone??

Red Velvet with black brocade lapels and trim.  Perfect for lounging after dinner with drinks.