I Made Do and Mended

Or re-purposed or did-over.
Scant sewing going on over here but I have been keen on the re-fashion. I find it fun, like a practical puzzle one can wear.
I found a nice wool 90's era pants suit at the thrift. Great detail and lovely construction, it did have a few issues in the design which tagged it as mid 90's. Looksy

I loved the bias detail but hated the length.

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High waisted pegged pants, oh so 90's.

I thought the pants had enough fabric to turn them into a skirt and I was right!

I cut out the lining and opened the leg seams.

I made a center front seam by cutting down the ease.

Here it is laid out flat, I cut off the bottom of the leg below the knee.

I love the bias detail on the side seam. I thought I would need a gore on the cb seam but the pants were wide enough, so no need.

Full disclosure, I took the jacket to a tailor to have cut down. It really is beyond my skill set and I didn't want to risk ruining it just to be thrifty. I wish I had more tailoring chops, it's a different animal.

All tricked out with gloves, a repro hat and a tiny "V" for victory pin.

Side seam detail and I need to stand up straight.

I'm slowly coming around to a few actual sewing projects. Time will tell.

Ever Your Thimble Servant,

Miss Brilliantine.