This was not a good day for taking photographs – I’ve apparently lost my head!
However, I do have a matching skirt for my Linton checked tweed coat from Vogue’s 1527 Paco Peralta’s suit. I’ve bought the silk for the blouse, so that’s on the to do list if I can muster the courage to cut into it.
The skirt was underlined in cotton at the back only and fully lined.
The front split is indeed a split!
Worn together the length of both are exactly the same.
With the little scraps of leftovers, I patched together a scarf….
…..and a wonky scrap boy ….
He’s a scrap boy because he’s filled with strips and strips of leftover fabrics.
Just to prove that I do actually have a head, here’s a little preview of my next Linton project – Green.
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November 17, 2018 at 1:34 pm
Kilty secrets? You little minx!
November 24, 2018 at 7:29 pm
Next time… promise
November 17, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Great work as always. Love the scrap boy.
November 24, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Thanks Su, it’s always satisfactory to use leftovers to a good use.
November 17, 2018 at 3:11 pm
You wear your clothes beautifully.
November 24, 2018 at 7:31 pm
Thank you Jean. I can only try…..
November 17, 2018 at 6:19 pm
WoW, beautiful and so expertly created !!
November 24, 2018 at 7:33 pm
Thanks Kathy. I tried really hard with this fabric but believe me, it’s not the same every time I sew..
November 18, 2018 at 3:57 am
My gosh! A kilt? Can you feel the envy from this side of the pond?
I really like that long coat. The lines are just beautiful.
I absolutely adore your scrappy little boy. Brilliant!
November 24, 2018 at 7:35 pm
Thank you Tia.
I’m reading Outlander and I need a kilt!!!
November 18, 2018 at 11:00 am
Extravagant! I wonder how the silk blouse will look, Thank you for sharing about the courage needed to cut into something special. I am a real whimp here. With more practice I get better but I would never dare to do anything other than with a tried and tested pattern.
November 24, 2018 at 7:37 pm
Oh just go for it Viliene….no one is going to die -learn to know what is important and what’s not…..
Dive in!
November 18, 2018 at 11:15 am
My goodness Ruth, the coat and skirt are truly gorgeous and I can’t wait to see the blouse too. As for the kilt, what can I say, beautiful work fro you as usual and you really d inspire me to get on with my sewing. Thank you.
November 24, 2018 at 8:06 pm
My pleasure Christine, I truly hope I live upto your expectations.
November 18, 2018 at 2:10 pm
Thanks for this post it couldn’t be more timely. I’ve had this pattern for some time now and I might sew the skirt for my christmas outfit. I was wondering how deep the slit is. Now I know !!! The coat and the skirt together make a beautiful pair. I’ve made the blouse in a floral print and it is one of my most worn garment. I love the generous bow and the cuffs. The instructions are for french seams perfect for fine fabric and so neat.
November 24, 2018 at 8:09 pm
And I haven’t made the blouse yet although I do have the fabric.. Thanks Marie.
You inspired me at the outest with your style and panache and I am more than happy to return the favour.
November 18, 2018 at 8:22 pm
These are beautiful pieces. I love being able to come here and see your well sewn, tailored wardrobe! I miss this kind of dressing so much! Congrats on these pieces and I’m sure you will gather your courage and cut into the silk soon.
November 24, 2018 at 8:13 pm
Oh thank you so much…I always watch with interest what you’re doing next..
There’s a place for tailored garments as well as the everyday and I’m trying to find a compromise.
November 20, 2018 at 3:38 am
Your coat is fabulous! And Scrap Boy is cute – I love “no waste”!
November 24, 2018 at 8:15 pm
Thanks Linda.
You know I hate to waste scraps – I just don’t have the space to store them…. so I have to use them or throw them out!
November 20, 2018 at 10:31 am
Wonderful. And a kilt too? Does your talent know no bounds?!
November 24, 2018 at 8:18 pm
Well Elle, the kilt was a challenge in the truest sense of the word.
Hopefully I overcame the very complex intricacies of an otherwise simple skirt….
Thank you
November 21, 2018 at 11:39 am
Oh! So very wonderful. I keep going back and enlarging the photos… the fit! The plaid matching! Everything about these pieces is stunning and inspiring. Thank you, as always, for sharing.
November 24, 2018 at 8:20 pm
I didn’t know you could do that – enlarging photos I mean – Kathie .
I’ll have to wear more make-up……..
Thank you any way.
November 21, 2018 at 3:11 pm
All magnificent – and no waste in your sewing room! 😀
November 24, 2018 at 8:21 pm
No waste here Kim, although, maybe not everything is put to good use…
Thank you
November 21, 2018 at 7:29 pm
Oh my goodness, your skirt and coat are fabulous!!
November 24, 2018 at 8:22 pm
Thanks Lynne, maybe I’ll wear it to out next sewing day……
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November 25, 2018 at 12:54 pm
Simply stunning, love it.!! xx
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December 8, 2018 at 11:07 pm
Magnificent! I am catching up on blogs and saw this. I wish my 5’2″ would look this great in such a great coat.
May 2, 2019 at 5:12 pm
Hi there, I have been absent for such a long time……………..illness, house move etc etc.
Just started searching for you, as for some unknown reason, I haven’t had alerts in my inbox. So, checked you out Ruth and it says I am still listed.
Thoughts very much turned to you, as I have moved up to Durham and headed off to the Lake District for a special celebration weekend, which meant a first visit to Linton on the way home.
Yes, you have guessed it, there will be another Chanel Style Jacket in the making. I so fondly remembered following your posts when I made the first one for the youngest daughter. Your posts were invaluable, so I will hunt them down again. This second jacket; for the other daughter of course!!
You have and always do Paco proud, and your coat is stunning. Hopefully, now I am settled in and the sewing room up and running, I will have time to check in and see all of your wonderful outfits.
Regards,
Marysia.