Way back in May I mentioned that I plan to join the Vintage Suit Sew-Along . I had some ideas for the what I wanted to make, and like with most of my current makes I was leaning towards a 1940’s or 1960’s style suit.
As you know life doesn’t always go according to plan. While I did eventually make a suite it’s not exactly from a vintage pattern, nor was it a suit pattern. Thus, making this more of a vintage inspired suit.
Simplicity 1364 Daisy Mod Version
By now you probably heard that Simplicity 1364 is my new favorite blouse pattern. So, while I was going through my ever growing fabric stash I came across some a yellow silk stretch like fabric with a very 60’s inspired daisy print.
![Simplicity 1364 in Daisy Print](https://i0.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-simplicity-1364-collage-H-1024x536.jpg?resize=770%2C403)
I didn’t have too much of this fabric so I instantly thought I would make Simplicity 1364. It was perfect.
Delphine Skirt in Green Linen
While I love wearing my Simplicity 1364 blouses with jeans and capris, I wanted to pair this new yellow blouse with a skirt.
During Me Made May, I also found that I was in need of more skirts. I wanted to make something quick and easy.
I decided to go with one of my favorite skirt patterns , the Delphine Skirt from the book Love at First Stitch by Tilly Walnes.
I’m made several versions of this skirt, including a pink denim one, a hack one with patch pocket and floral cotton one.
![Akram's Ideas: Delphine skirt in green](https://i1.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-delphine-skirt-collage-H-1024x536.jpg?resize=770%2C403)
This skirt has the best fit, is super easy to make and has a 60’s aline look to it.
I decided I wanted to make a green skirt, since green is my favorite color. Plus, I thought green would pull the colors from the blouse.
In my stash I had a lovely kelly green cotton linen type fabric. It was perfect for this project.
![Akram's Ideas: Delphine Skirt belt loops](https://i1.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-deslphine-skirt-belt-H-1024x536.jpg?resize=770%2C403)
I made the skirt with belt loops and made a belt from the blouse fabric. It was a great pairing.
Matching Bolero using Butterick 6354
I had a little bit of the green fabric left over and wanted to make myself a matching suit blazer to go with the skirt.
The original plan was to make vintage Simplicity 3582, but after preparing the pattern I discovered I didn’t have enough fabric.
![Akram's Ideas : Simplicity 3582](https://i2.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/20160704_170213-1024x576.jpg?resize=770%2C433)
I spent a long time debating my options. Then while working on a different project using Butterick 6354 , it dawned on me that I had enough green fabric to make the bolero from this project.
![Akram's Ideas : Butterick 6354](https://i2.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-butterick-6354-bolero-H-1024x536.jpg?resize=770%2C403)
While I now had a plan, the project was once again put on hold while I packed and moved. Over the past weekend though I managed to find my cut out bolero and finally finish this project.
The Vintage Inspired Suit
While it wasn’t the vintage suit I had wanted to make, some how these individual pieces came together to make a vintage inspired 1960’s green suit.
![Akram's Ideas: Vintage Inspired Suit in Green](https://i0.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-collage-01-H-1024x536.jpg?resize=770%2C403)
The bolero and skirt go so well together, and make the perfect summer suit, even if it’s now practically autumn.
While I can wear this suit combo with other blouses, the pairing with my daisy Simplicity 1364 is so good, I just hate to mess with a sure thing.
![Akram's Ideas: Vintage Inspired Suit in Green](https://i2.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-collage-02-H-1024x536.jpg?resize=770%2C403)
I decided to accessorize the outfit with more of my new bracelets a pair of bracelets and a vintage hat. I just the mix of 40s/60s look of the whole ensemble.
This whole outfit so me, professional, yet whimsical.
![Vintage inspired suit in green made by combining Tilly and the Buttons Delphine skirt, Butterick 6354 Bolero and Simplicity 1364 blouse.](https://i0.wp.com/akramsideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/akrams-ideas-green-suit-pin-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024)
Hi Akram! This suit is really beautiful and seems so suited to you. The colors are really spring like. Daisies were very popular in the 1960’s. You did a fantastic job! Thank you for posting!
Thank Kathy! I’m really happy with this suit and love the color and print.