Suits are always tricky to make for one’s self. What fabrics are ideal? Which fit is best? There are two major silhouettes that are battling it out for the top this season: oversized vs. slim or tapered fit. Both suit types are on trend, but which one is the best for you? Here are a few tips on deciding which suit suits you!

Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

• Satin
• Linen
• Suiting

Purchase Materials Used Below:

Blue Version (Nepeta/Aster):

• 4-5 yards Canal Blue Stretch Satin
• 2-3 yards Premium Suzie Blue Polyester 4-Ply Crepe
• 1-2 yards Off-White Weft Fusible Interfacing
• 1 904 Pale Seafoam 9″ Invisible Zipper
• MDF124 – The Nepeta Blazer Sewing Pattern (free download here!)
• MDF144 – The Aster Pants Sewing Pattern (free download here!)
• Optional:
  • Blazer Buttons
  • Skirt Hook & Eye

Yellow Version (Ercilla):

• 4-5 yards Asturias Canary Yellow Stretch Linen Woven
• 2-3 yards Premium Suzie Dark Yellow Polyester 4-Ply Crepe
• 1 346 Canary Invisible Zipper – 9″
• MDF105 – The Ercilla Suit Sewing Pattern (free download here!)
• Optional:
  • Blazer Buttons
  • Skirt Hook & Eye

Type of Fabrics for Suiting

Depending on the season, you’ll want a suit that will adapt. For a fall/winter suit, use fabrics like wool, velvet, cashmere, or heavy satin. For spring/summer, choose a suit that is lightweight and breathable like satin, tweed, silk, cotton sateen, and linen. 

What is Oversized? 

Oversized is the one fit that doesn’t accentuate the body. Its drapes loosely on you and is more of an edgy fit. The key for wearing oversized is making sure the proportions are right, so you don’t look like the clothing is swallowing you up.

What is Slim Fit? 

Slim fit is a style of clothing that eliminates excess fabric. Eliminating the excess fabric leads to a tighter fit to the body, creating more of a tapered shape.