Plaid 1930s Ensemble

I've finished another ensemble on my winter sewing list ! I based this suit on illustrations from mid-1930s magazines I have. They commonly have sets of a dress or skirt with a boxy, hip-length swing jacket. I rather like the versatility pieces like this bring to my wardrobe. I have a lot of navy and red, so now I have a couple more pieces I can mix and match with them. Hurray for versatility! Sewing Details When I started planning this outfit, I knew I needed to be especially careful of proportion and fabric usage. I had three yards of the fabric to use, which is not much for a whole suit! (It's from the "Plaiditudes" line at Joann.) I...