Velvet is really hard to deal with specially with my very simple sewing machine-vintage singer with just straight stitch.
I have added little touch to its pockets, and made elastic wide waist for its trouser. I LOVE it.
Now close look at the embroidery motif. I have made it in the back
Another picture
workshop of that butterfly;
I have drawn it then chosen the colors I want to use. I have started by making sequins, then done the inner parts. I have used two sizes of beads, and two sizes of bugles. I also have used two kinds of sequins.
I cannot say that I have chosen everything at once. No actually many times I tried to test the color, and the size by just put it without sewing , and test it, see if I like it or not. If I like it I sew it, if not I changed to another one.
I don't like to use carbon paper and trace tool to draw the motifs on fabrics specially with velvet . Instead of that trace tool I have used running stitch to draw the motif- as you see in the picture.
Close look at the parts of my tracksuit:
close look at the collar and zipper
Close look at the front pockets
close look at the bands of sleeves, jacket, and the pockets too
Close look at the elastic waist band,