Originally Posted by quilt1950
Originally Posted by dd
The clearance section at Joanns usually has pretty nice fabrics that are 58/60" wide. They will be able to tell you how much fabric you need at the cutting table, or should be able to, they should have a conversion chart. You won't however, have the layout for that width fabric. I used light weight washable wool blend suiting for a young man's pants. He didn't want the jacket. What are you using for the sating lapels?
I don't think my grandson realized the lapels should be satin. Shhhh.
I've checked the clearance section several times, in several stores. Could have bought a drab green, but no appropriate black.
How hard was it to make the pants? I inherited several fabrics that would be appropriate for dress pants, but I'm leary of the zipper and waistband.
Oh, I do a lot of clothing sewing so the pants were no problem. Just be sure to follow the directions in the pattern and you will be fine. PP me if you have any problems. I teach 4H sewing. Since he didn't have a jacket to match, I just used ribbon for the stripe down the side. Made my grandson a white one piece satin tux for his baptism outfit. He was so cute. He went bare footed.