This week has zapped me of energy due to a blast of wintry, cold weather. It's been 40 degrees and raining for days; unbelievably, we even got some hail and ice one day! It's supposed to go back to sunny tomorrow so maybe that will give me some impetus to actually get something done!
I did manage to get the buttonholes and finishing done on Nate's linen suit. I picked up the fabric at JoAnn's a couple of weeks ago, and it screamed boys' suits! Now if only it would get warm enough to wear linen!
The short pants are from the
ESC pattern, the buttons are black tin from
Abraham's Lady. I'm actually quite proud of myself on the jacket, because it is my first attempt at pattern drafting. I drafted a pattern from an original in Godey's Ladies book. It took 3 muslin tries, but it does fit with the silhouette I wanted. Maybe someday I'll learn how to draft after all! We'll be out at the Fort this weekend, so I should have some more event pictures soon of Queen Victoria's birthday. Enjoy the sun!
Here is the older boy's version of a linen jacket, completed at last! The pattern is an original from Godey's Ladies Book and the trim is based off a fashion plate in a private collection. The jacket is bag lined with polished cotton, although I learned post-project that a summer jacket should be unlined. Fortunately, it doesn't get really hot here, so even with the extra layer, it should still be comfortable. I'm finishing up the pants as well, so the boy's suits will make an appearance at our Big Huzzah event this month. 
Did I mention there is nothing more amazing than a strong man who is also a loving father? Summer time means lots of family time and I so love my boys! All three of them!
