December 12, 2022
This suit uses black and creme/black houndstooth wool suiting fabric to create a modern, fitted silhouette. The slight flares at the hem of the sleeves and pants combined with the color/pattern blocking panels and slightly exaggerated collar give a nod to the 70s.

Client and Concept
My target client is a middle-aged businesswoman. This 2 piece suit is perfect for any business formal event or can even be worn separately for a business casual event. The silhouette of the jacket and pants is form-fitting at the shoulders, waist, hips, and thighs to complement, rather than hide, any curvy features. The pants, slightly flare out below the knee to create that bootcut look and add a little bit of trendy youthfulness to the classic tapered suit look. To keep warm on cold winter days and walking outside between meetings, the suit is made out of a thick wool fabric. The contrasting cream and black houndstooth against the solid black fabric adds a chic, eye-catching element to the look.
Mood Board

Sketch Work

Paper Patterns


Cut Instructions
Sleeve: cut 2 fashion fabric, cut 2 lining
Jacket front bodice: cut 4 fashion fabric, cut 2 interfacing
Jacket side panel: cut 2 fashion fabric, cut 2 lining
Jacket back bodice: cut 1 fashion fabric, cut 1 lining
Jacket back yoke: cut 1 fashion fabric, cut 1 lining
Back center panel pant: cut 2 fashion fabric
Back side panel pant: cut 2 fashion fabric
Front side panel pant: cut 2 fashion fabric
Front center panel pant: cut 2 fashion fabric
Waistband: cut 1 fashion fabric, cut 1 interfacing
Fly shield: cut 1 fashion fabric, cut 1 interfacing
Fly facing: cut 1 fashion fabric, cut 1 interfacing
Jacket back side panel: cut 2 fashion fabric, cut 2 lining
Zipper Fly Lining


Costing Exercise
