A Ditto Suit: All Together Now

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Almost two years after starting this project, I finally have some photos modeling the ditto suit. I was hoping to have much nicer ones earlier, but sometimes technology just doesn't want to play ball. Liz, my friend and the talented photographer behind the images of my Seraphina Vines 1780s round gown as well as my wintery ensemble of earliest completed 18th century garments, took some fantastically good photos of me modeling the suit early this summer. However, the images were lost when the memory card got corrupted. I hope that at some point, we'll be able to try again, as these backyard photos using a timer and a tripod don't half compare to what she can do. It's important to me that I finally got photos that I can post here, however. I don't feel as though a big project is really done and can be put away until I do a photoshoot, even a small one. The suit is done at last, and I can honestly say I learned so much and I'm incredibly proud of myself.

Accessorized with B&T scarf and Samson Historical hat

From the rear

Waistcoat and shirt

This was the most complex and challenging project I have ever undertaken, and I am so incredibly proud of how it turned out. What surprises me about it is just how comfortable these clothes are. Strictly on ease of movement and feel on my body, I think I could wear this every day. More than once during this project, I was sure I wouldn't ever want to try making anything 18th century menswear again. However, just like so many difficult but worthwhile projects, having it all finished and getting to wear it, the pain is forgotten and I'm ready to be hurt again. 

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