I should just use vintage

I recently had this great idea that I only wanted to sew beautiful, couture quality clothing. I think that's kind of hard to do with a lot of the styles available today, but maybe, like Carolyn from http://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/ I could include some vintage details into my suits and dresses that I plan to sew for work. Then I got to thinking that maybe I could just make some of those original patterns in fabrics that would make them more modern and up to date, so that I could wear vintage, but not look like I was wearing a costume. I really need some corporate style work wear, and some fun casual stuff. (Summer lasts a long time here in Jacksonville!). Well,maybe I should use some of the many vintage patterns I've collected. I just won a Sybil Connolly pattern from the 60's that's got a great little jacket in just the right proportion for my short self. Here it is:

When I saw, it I realized that I probably had some great stash fabric that I could use, so the pattern came today, and thanks to Carolyn's link to this site:

Out of the Ashes: http://risingfeenix.com/homeI have now ordered several more patterns that are closer to my size to start with. Just some suits, blouses and a couple of dresses with gorgeous details. I'll post pics when they come. Well, I'm off to trace off the pattern and make my adjustments. Guess it's a great way to pass the time while I'm waiting for TS Fay to blow through!