Tux jacket conversion

[Bugbear]

Sounds good though. It was suggested to me that ribbed silk, possiblely satin, for the cuffs would look very good I just don't understand what the ribbing is all about; like which direction it runs etc.

I can at least very clearly understand what you are doing here. Perhaps because it is simple.

And I was just looking at the different jabot and cuff sets you have on your site. * sigh * Perhaps one day...

[1MUNK3]

Wow ! That's turning out great. I can't wait to see the final, finished product.

[sydnie7]

Nearly finished with the accompanying vest and bow tie -- just hand work, buttons and such. Final press and we'll be on our way on schedule, noonish tomorrow. Pics on Monday, if I survive!

FYI bow tie is black dupioni silk (all I could get on short notice) and vest is black wool that I had on hand, from back when I was thinking of making a PC from scratch. I might have been able to create a vest out of the remaining pants fabric, but that would have taken more time and fiddling. With a reasonably matching piece of yardage on hand, why bother? But it's a thought for other DIYers who are playing with a full monkey suit.

Oh, bow tie pattern is free online from Burda. Vest is from a Burda pattern I had on hand, except the pattern has a high neckline, 5 buttons, and those pointy vest front bottoms. I re-cut the neckline to better match the jacket, reduced it to 3 buttons, and cut the lower edge straight across and just a tad higher.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Very nice conversion! That's an understatement, actually.

Let's see....

What a georgeous jacket!

I think I've lost my title as the DIY queen.

Oh well.

Be well,

Star