Lekala #6063 Waistcoat for Ben. Zara & Connor's Wedding

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Zara and Connor got married!

I have been madly sewing for Zara's 'Engagement Party'. Zara wanted an editorial look for the bridal party and immediate family so I set to work. After much discussion, we decided on a peach theme with touches of apricot and charcoal. Most of the fabric came from Designer Ends a dead-stock fabric store on eBAY.

Ben really likes his waistcoats and also requested a bowtie (bowties are cool) I had hoped to make him one but ran out of time and was very happy that I had purchased a back up. (For his waistcoat) I went with the tried and true Lekala #6063

The water-wave brocade was a delight to sew with. It took a warm iron well and was good and stable to work with to make the welt pockets.

Speaking of welt pockets, does anyone else feel like an absolute Rockstar after completing one?

I always use this tutorial to create my pockets and it is a ripper!

The pattern shows the waistcoat back ties knotted but I prefer a buckle.

As usual, I went with a satin for the lining. It gives the garment body and if you are going to the trouble of making a lovely garment you may as well use the good stuff!

A little Liberty name tag and black buttons to finish. 

Ben looked so handsome.

He and Liddy cut a striking pair.

I picked up the trousers from an Op Shop. They are pure wool dinner trousers from circa 1960 by the label. A quick letting down of the hem and darning a wee hole and they were good to go.

The wedding was beautiful and held in the grounds of a winery in Williamstown.

I can't wait to share ALL the photos with you!

Keep well and thank you for reading ... xx Nicole