Ummmm. .... Oops!

Effortlessly, I have managed to add a good ten inches to the circumference of the 40s jacket --just by adding in the two side panels that I originally omitted! How amazing!

With all of the required pieces in place the jacket looks good. I need to shorten the back at the shoulders and move the breast dart up several inches. Other than that I like the fit. The waist is in exactly the right place and the overall fit is much better. I do need to make alterations to get rid of poofiness at the back shoulders and the breast darts should be up a few inches.

Regarding my recent shopping, I picked up a great sheet to make up the bustle skirt with. It's the brown one, the grey-green is another knit sheet for muslin use.

40s Dress Muslin Crashes and Burns!

I swear I had the right size! I was wearing the correct bra! But boy howdy, this does NOT fit! I'll try again. I like the way it fits, even if not the actual 'fit' itself. I'm going to have to go back to the thrift store for more sheets though to make another muslin. I added in seam allowances but this is a huge size difference. Look at how it strains across the back --I could hardly get my arms in it. There is absolutely no way that it would meet across the front. Tight all over. It does seem as though it will be a flattering suit though --once I get the size right.

A lovely 40s suit

I've just about finished tracing out the pattern for view #2. I have a lovely striped bedsheet picked out for the muslin. Wish me luck!