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.

A Logo!!

Justine has been hard at work designing a logo for me.  She has also been working on a website.  I've got the domain name but I don't have a host site yet.  But here is the logo she designed:

She also did the banner for the top of this page.  Pretty cool, huh?
I'm working on the velvet smoking jacket.  Unfortunately, life has interfered with accomplishing my dreams.  But Justine and I obtained a few more patterns today- more period menswear.  I can't wait to get through the holidays and all that they entail so I can focus more on sewing.

I've got good help

I'm not in this venture alone.  I've got great help.
My darling daughter Justine of BoX Graphic Designs is an inspiration, companion, cheerleader and fellow conspirator.
There is my fabulous husband V who puts up with my whims and ventures as I put up with his.  It's been a good arrangement for the past 25 years. And who could forget my sons, I14 and K11 who keep me hopping.
And, last, but not least,  the cats and the dog, ever loyal companions, ready to help.

Who doesn't need a fabric weight?

And so it begins

Maybe this will all come to naught.  But, maybe, just maybe things will happen.  Wonderful things, creative things, magickal things.
Who knows where this will lead.