I want it!

Source: digitaltmuseum.se via Robin on Pinterest

Found while searching pinterest for something else. It made me think of jenthompson's print matching board...but madamekat thinks it's dumpy...I can't help it I really think it's fun! I have zero taste.

How fitting

I forgot how much easier and more pleasant fitting is when you do it on another person who doesn't have boobs!

I'm using this butterick pattern for Rob's Fop jacket and waistcoat. Don't worry those pants and that hat aren't coming anywhere near me. But from the waist up it's not a bad pattern. And really this is a costume far more than a historical quality outfit. More of a dipping my toes in 18th century menswear for him.

Source: etsy.com via Revvie1 on Pinterest

He's leaving me for a week at 5am tomorrow so I today I made and fit muslins of both pieces. I was actually smart enough to measure things like waist length and finished garment size. For the size 48 the chest makes up to be 56 inches! holy ease batman! I actually cut the size 44 out of both and they luckily seem to fit with only a few minor tweaks! They are actually so close I'm just going to rip them apart, trim a bit and use them as my linings. I'm hoping to meet him on Thursday night with a finished hand-sewn shirt and a finished waistcoat. If all goes according to plan.

Well I think I'll pop a movie in and work on that shirt now.