The Inspiration
Ok, it's going to be at least 5 years till Mr 9 fits in it, but his love of dress up, dance and formal clothing is not abating, it's coming home with me and going into storage on the chance that he'll want it in 5 years. But..... He's in love. He keeps asking to try it on. He keeps wishing that it fit now. And then I showed him videos of Fred Astaire, and he was lost!
So here we go. Full evening wear for a 9 year old. No where sells it. Can I make it?
Project Breakdown
- Fastens with studs instead of buttons
- Stiffened or pin tucked front section for stiffness
- Tab at bottom of stiffened section to attach to trousers
- Really nice white cotton shirting plus cotton pique details
Waistcoat
- Low, wide neckline
- Welt pockets
- 3 central buttons
- Cotton pique
Bow tie
- Want a 'proper' tie it yourslef bow tie for this project
- Maybe add an adjustable one?
- Will need to get some fabric for this (white silk or poly satin)
Tailcoat
- Proper tailoring!
- Black wool
Trousers
- High waisted, buttoned to shirt to make sure nothing shows
- Black wool
- Satin/ribbon stripe down the outside seam
Shopping List
I'll need a tiny bit for something for the bow tie, small shoulder pads, buttons and something for the sides of the trousers. I have some tailoring canvas left but might need to get more.