I appreciate the response to my 10 Alteration set DVD Giveaway!
If you haven't had a chance to enter the giveaway go to this link HERE. I'm ALL TOO excited to be able to do so and I'm glad that it's brought us together so I can get to know you guys more. I look forward to all of our future interactions and being able to bring you the type of tailoring info that interests you.
The 70's was a wonderful decade! And it definitely had a style all it's own. I did alot of tailoring during those years. Unfortunately I didn't take alot of pictures of my work. I worked in a tailoring shop and just made wonderfully tailored clothes without the real thought of documenting it. We made SO many suits!!! It's just what we did. Fortunately, I was able to go back in the New York Time archives to pull up an article on a project I'd been involved in. Now I wasn't mentioned in the article per se. I was supposed to remain "anonymous" so the gentleman wearing my clothes could get all of the credit. You see the Postal Service was running a competition to see which postal service worker could come up with the best fashion design. Check out the article.........
What a cool competition! My involvement started when Henry Ridges approached me about the project. Of course he didn't have any tailoring experience. We brainstormed a bit and the above suit was born. That style collar and overall suit shape was my signature at the time. What a transformation!!! It turned out great, huh? And Henry took home one of the prizes. You have to admit he did look pretty sharp in his suit! And I was more than glad to offer my services for such a neat project. No credit needed! Have any of do some sewing for a competition. Did you enjoy it? Was it a good/bad experience?
That is one great suit! I love the style of the '70s - I guess because it reminds me of my childhood!
ReplyDeleteA very dapper suit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab suit! Did you make the hat as well? I have entered a few sewing competitions and I really enjoyed the process. I have a competitive streak (mostly with myself) and I love taking on the challenge of meeting a deadline and sewing within certain limits - I think it helps bring out my creativity!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sharp Suit! I also enjoyed the story behind it. I have entered to one competition and loved the experience.
ReplyDeleteLove the suit! I have enjoyed the one competition I entered although meeting a deadline was a little stressful.
ReplyDeleteI agree what a dapper suit. Enjoyed the article and have never participated in a sewing comp. I don't do well with deadlines.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this. What a sharp and unique suit. Yes, I too remember the 70's although I was a teen at the time. I kind of miss some of the sartorial verve of the period.
ReplyDeleteYes to the competition question and sadly, it was not a good experience. I am not the bitter, jealous competitive type and ended up feeling quite bullied by some of the other entrants.
I really enjoyed the article. The suit brought back very fond memories of the seventies.
ReplyDeleteI don't do well with deadlines and I have never entered a competition. I have helped others compete successfully in fashions shows and competitions. I like staying behind the headlights.
That is one SUPER-COOL suit! What a wonderful sewing competition theme!
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