Making a Waistcoat for Ross

Buying fabric these days gets more difficult. Fabric shops are not as easy to find as they were 20 years ago.  Purchasing from the internet is fine and companies will send samples. But I like to see a large sample of what I'm buying especially as I am about to spend a good few hours making a nice garment.

My nephew came to stay on Monday, so I could make him a waistcoat. He is going to a wedding in July and needs to be dressed for the occasion. We went into Birmingham after lunch to find the fabric.  

This 100% silk fabric was just what he wanted, so first thing Tuesday morning, I checked the toile again for fit and style and started to cut out and stitch.

While I spent the day sewing, Ross worked in my garden, dead heading, weeding and watering.  Then after 6 hours I just had the button holes to do and the buttons to put on and it would be finished. Being navy blue, it was getting difficult to see well to sew, so I stopped for the day. 

Early Wednesday morning in good light I finished the waistcoat, gave it a press and it was ready to admire.

Job well done I think.  Not only could he now return home, but complete with waistcoat and a boot full of plants for his garden.