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100% silk damask (gold), 100% linen lining (white)Double breasted waistcoat, style c. 1785-90
24 metal buttons with a paisley design, 8 button holes on one side, welted pockets, raised collar, small lapels, backed with silk too
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Gorgeous! This photograph makes it look very wonderful to wear.
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thanks- it is very awesome to wear. When I get slightly overheated during a dance, towards the end, and when the intrigue of my coat is starting to wear off, I take off my coat, revealing this waistcoat and suddenly all the dancers are jumping towards me, haha!
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Wow! Really nice. It looks like the pattern matches up in the front nicely (as far as I can tell at this angle). I might have taken the silk in another inch on the inside of the lapels, but I suppose if this is worn with a cravat the lining won't show like it does in the photo. The silvertone buttons against the antique gold fabric really grab one's attention.
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thanks for the compliments! It does line up very nicely in the front, but there was that slight concern about the lapels. I did make them just an inch too long/far out, but with a cravat the lining gets well covered. The buttons have a paisley design on them which also matches the paisley button on the cockade on my tricorn
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Wow, you are awesomely detail-oriented!
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thanks- really need to be when tailoring. It took an incredibly long amount of time just to be satisfied with the patterns I made for the waistcoat and coat (maybe 5-7 hours for the coat alone?).
Judging by your previous comment, I'm assuming you do some sewing/tailoring?
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You make your own patterns? Impressive!
I do know how, but I haven't in years. My sister, though, makes a lot of costumes for herself and her friends. She's really into Ren faires: [link] !/photo.php?pid=5669914&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=588243064&id=588243064
I really should make her get an account here, I think; she needs to talk to other people who makes costumes, because she's really good but she doesn't always pay as much attention to details as she should.
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I think you should have her get an account if she does sew. It's a great way to see what other people are doing and how they are doing it. I see other people's works and I get inspired to do just as well if not better- improve my skills, if you will.
Nice art work by the way
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I'll definitely bring it up again. Maybe I'll send her to your gallery to see what's what.
And thank you!
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I only hope my common skills can persuade another tailoress
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Don't wear this in public! I will push you over and steal this waistcoat from you!
... Well, I don't actually know you, but still, that's what I'd do. I'm not gonna lie.
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Thank you
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You're welcome!
(and considering the loss of that splendid waistcoat, I doubt you'd be very pleased at all...)
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haha then I'll be sure to be armed every time I wear it
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haha thank you- I do make and sell them you know...
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uhm... Interesting! How much It could cost?
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I don't remember exactly what the materials cost me, but if I made it for someone, it would be in the ballpark of $120.
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