Just in time for Memorial Day

I've been following Sew Weekly for awhile now and have really enjoyed seeing everyone's completed projects. This week's theme was the 1940s and I knew I had to make something. This winter I purchased a great 1940s suit and made a pattern from the skirt.

The pattern has five pieces; one back piece with the pleat cut on the fold. Two side back pieces, one center front, and a waistband. I a lovely leftover piece of cranberry wool and as you can see in the picture below, I had just enough for the skirt.

The center back seam was stitched first and then the pleat was set. Next I attached the side back pieces and finally the front. There is a 6" zipper on the left side of the skirt and a snap on the waistband. I need to make a few minor adjustments to the pattern but over all I'm happy with it and will certainly wear it again.

Cori and I took our annual trip to Quechee Gorge Village today to check out the antique store so I thought I would wear the skirt. I didn't have a chance to iron the skirt so please forgive the frumpy looking seams.

This is the "Victory" pin I purchased today. I've been looking for one of these for the longest time. It was a perfect match for my new skirt! I picked up some other really neat things but I'm saving them for a separate post. :)