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Pinstripes and Princess seams question

Hi everyone,

I am moving on to my newest project. A brown pinstripe suit......pants and blazer. The blazer will have princess seams.

I am just wondering if anyone knows of any rules that I don't know of. I have never heard anything specific about matching pinstripes in any ways. It will be straight grain up and down......no bias on any main pieces that I know of.

I need clothes for that new job at the insurance agency that I talked about awhile ago.

Anyways, if anyone knows something useful that may help, TIA.

Oh yeah, here is the pattern.......

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Michelle Giordano

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dnmgiordano
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Michelle,

Nice pattern, and it should make a handsome career outfit. I wore clothing like that for 20+ years as a banker (and enjoyed those days, but am glad they're over).

I'm not aware of any rule about matching pinstripes. They're usually rather subtle and non-matching shouldn't be distracting, IMO.

Best wishes in your new job!

Doreen in Alabama

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Doreen

Michelle, I made a wool pinstripe suit years ago: short fitted jacket and gored skirt. All I can say is be sure to watch the grain when you cut; I had no problems. Pinstripe is so attractive! Good choice!

Jean M.

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Jean D Mahavier

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Should work fine... Just try to line the stripes up so they meet neatly on the seams.

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Kate Dicey

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