Thank you so much, Rodney! I've pretty much finished the challenge, but when no one responded, I thought the thread was dead in the water so I didn't bother posting the rest of the clothes. It's a time consuming task, putting the clothes on the dress form, making sure they're ironed, then photographing them & uploading the images, so I felt it was probably not worth the effort. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind words. You've really made my day!
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You can see the back view, but you will have to be patient, I'll ask her to pose next time she wears it.
It's obvious that you have a talent for dress making, it is indeed silk taffeta.
The pattern was sourced from So Vintage Patterns. Many of their patterns are unique originals, it reflects in the price. Don't be put off, here's a tip. Trace out the original pattern then re-trace it onto modern pattern paper. Now you can cut out all your pattern pieces with the garment materials, yet keep the original pattern 'pristine,' alowing you to sell it on, either here, or at a vintage fair, or even to a trader like So Vintage.
Many of our oufits either match, or, contrast. Here's a photo of our Godson's wedding last November. My grey herringbone, double breasted suit is contrasted by a burgundy and white, pinstripe detachable collared shirt, burgundy tie & pocket square. My wife made her burgundy suit to blend and match the contrast of my suit. She chose grey to contrast her accessories. This shot, although candid, doesn't really do justice to her efforts. When she wears it again, or if I can find a better shot, I will post it.
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If you go to the Orient Express thread, you will see a shot of her in a fabulous 1930's dress. She made this, not to contrast my zoot suit, but to match it. You can see the suit somewhere on that thread.
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Here's a close up of the same outfit on a diferent occasion.
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Like you, she has so much surplus material and patterns that might someday be used. I will keep you updated.