I made them from some dark mid weight denim that I had on hand, I wear my Rosie cord pants often so I know these will be the same. I ended up narrowing the legs by 3/4" because the denim I used is very stiff and they looked rather like two denim smokestacks instead of trousers. I used no pockets on the jeans, though I did sew some up. I might add them later on, but at least this project is finished!
The Challenge: UFOS and PHDs
Fabric: 1.5 yards of dark heavyweight denim
Pattern: None/my own
Year: 1943
Notions: Hooks and eyes, six of them
How historically accurate is it? We'll say 50%, I'm not sure about the pants style in denim for a woman or the side hooks
Hours to complete: Who knows? five?
First worn: Today!
Total cost: All from stash so free!
The blouse needs its facing, buttons and a hem. I made it with my leftover sewing print cotton and some white cotton for the contrast portions. Yeah it still needs those previously mentioned things, it's still a PHD.
The Ceylon dress needs buttons and a hem. I just have to say, wow was this pattern wonky! Pieces did not line up correctly and the use of the same pattern markings at top and bottom on the waist piece exacerbated this. Luckily I have sewn for years now and noted this on the pattern so I altered the notches to be different before cutting it out. I added underarm gussets/patches to bring the armscye up two inches in order to avoid creating a weak spot and lots of strain on the sleeve. I wish I had noted this in the pattern itself but in my try-ons it seemed ok, oh well this is really just a wearable muslin so now I know. I also replaced the sleeves (which I didn't like) with a vintage sleeve pattern (the one from my Rosie blouse). I then found the original pattern that I assume this pattern is based on for sale on Etsy, it has the cutest sleeves and pockets and frankly wish I had bought it instead (sadly it is now sold)! With a lot of work (of which it still needs more) I think this will be wearable, but sadly it too is still a PHD.
The Victory set needs the jacket finished and the pockets added to the dress. Not anymore, this set I finished and I think it turned out great! This set has its own post (the previous one) because it was for another sew along, but since it was hovering in UFO territory for so long I will still count it here, plus it's pre-war so it counts as historical. There are far too many picture of this outfit on my Flickr page.
The Challenge: UFOs and PHDs
Fabric: 2.5 yards of shot cotton in Mushroom, 1 yard in coal
Pattern: Clotilde 2889
Year: 1945ish, the pattern was undated
Notions: Two hooks and eyes, three snaps, fifteen vintage buttons in navy, six vintage buttons in pink, one vintage belt buckle in pink.
How historically accurate is it? Totally! Vintage pattern and notions, accurate fabrics and sewing techniques.
Hours to complete: Around a million.
First worn: Yesterday, to dinner and then shopping.
Total cost: Around 35$, lots of online purchases required for this set!
So that's two out of four or three out of five, not bad I guess.
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