As mentioned before I am taking part in Julia Bobbin‘s Mad Men Dress Challenge and … I’m finished! I finished early because I wanted to wear the outfit for Easter – and it seemed to be a hit. I’m really really happy with how it turned out and proud of myself for all the hard work.
I chose Trudy’s skirt/jacket combo from this picture:
I found the perfect fabric at Jo-Ann Fabric, it’s an amazing sateen (98% cotton/2% spandex) by Daytime Drama. I went back to get more for future projects but they were all out 🙁 I’ll be hunting it down either online or in another store – it has a great high quality feel and the perfect stretch.
I first made my own pattern and then a muslin for the jacket but it wasn’t turning out exactly how I wanted, so I took Butterick’s B5647 jacket pattern and manipulated it. I say it turned out really great! The hardest part was the piping, lining everything up perfect was driving me mad but I’m so proud that I was able to do it and do it so nicely!
close up of the piping
I used Gertie’s Pencil Skirt for the skirt and lined it with a nice cream satin. I swear I love her Pencil Skirt pattern so much, I highly recommend it.
I lined the inside of the jacket, the back with the cream satin and the front with the polka dot fabric. I was going to line the sleeves but truthfully, I got lazy LOL Either way, it’s still amazing and I’m happy!
typical cell phone/mirror shot
I finished this just in time to wear it to the family’s house for Easter:
with the husband and fur baby
I also made the dog a gorgeous tie to match my outfit… mainly because I’m insane and that person obsessed with their dog.
Here are a few more pictures of the outfit 🙂
Dang girl friend…you look so good. Love it and looks good on you..so happy for you Hun…you rock…love u mom
hehe 😀 thank you mom!! i love you and your support <3
Wow! That is amazing! Seriously, good job! 😀
Thank you Heather!! After all that talk you finally get to see it!
Wow you are on fire! This is such an awesome mad men outfit I love it!! I am so wanting to copy this. Love the piping and the pattern you fixed looks perfect! So pretty another amazing outfit!
Thanks Erin 🙂 The piping was really hard to get lined up just right on the seams, up until this I had only piped pillows – so this was much different!
OMG, I love it! It’s such a lovely outfit to copy in the first place and you’ve done it beautifully! I love the piping, I want to try that on my mad men dress too – I hope it works out as well as yours! Super hot!
I have faith that yours would work out great – everything you post is always awesome 🙂 Thank you <3
YOU AMAZE ME! I want to be like you when I grow up 🙂
I love you guys, G-dog too <3
haha!! you’re sweet <3 love you too!
Hi Amy, it’s been awhile since I checked your site out, and I was happy to see your new projects.
I always loved the tailored look and you are really doing well with your outfits.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Love ya
Thank you! I want to learn how to tailor even better – so I can have great structured outfits 🙂
OMG! That is fantastic! I haven’t sewn many jackets yet. I started taking Gertie’s startlet suit jacket course at Craftsy and then got frustrated and quit. They have since stopped offering the course, so maybe I should try a different suit jacket again. If I could get your results, I would totally try! Bravo!
Thank you 🙂 I didn’t know she ever had a jacket course on there? Too bad it’s not there anymore I’d love to take it. I just ordered her bombshell dress course and will be trying it out in a few weeks – after I get this shelf bust dress how I want LOL I based this jacket off Butterick’s B5647 pattern – maybe give that a go? Although I didn’t make the exact jacket they have on there so I dunno how theirs will turn out? A great suit jacket is hard to come by though!!
That is so stunning! Perfect job and such a cute outfit!! 🙂
Thank you 😀
Amy, I want you to make me something! I need a cute summer dress. You have what you made in your closet and now I want it in mine!
LOve IT!
Thank you <3 <3 <3
I SEW want to do one of these. I hope the gals that originated it do it again AND that I read about it in time to participate versus almost two years later like this comment I’m leaving. Sign.
I’m sure they will, it’s become an annual thing. I remember when I did it, it was around Easter time – so it should be coming up in the next few months. It was a blast to do! I may try to participate again this year 🙂