This might be a bit old fashioned - but formal clothing often is. There are distinct fashons in the width of lapels and the trouser ribbon, so that those in the know, know.

With a satin or velvet lapel a flower 'buttonhole' would usually be placed in a holder, usually silver, and that has a pin or pins which slide into a couple of small loops sewn into the lapel.

I have shortened and reshaped the hem on that type of trouser.

The lower edge of the leg is shaped acording to the type of shoe to be worn, folded under to the correct length during the final fitting, trimmed if necessary, and then a tape sewn over the raw edge - that is, one side of the tape is sewn a little way from the edge of the fabric, then the other is sewn to make the hem. That way the fabric is only folded once.

I sewed the first seam on the machine and the second one by hand, so it was not visible.

A small piece of ribbon or tape is added at the back - only about 3 inches long, lower down than the first, to protect the material from wear by the heel of the shoe.

There were no rear pockets. The seat is usually quite fitted.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: