Before we start the actual sewing of our jackets, I should mention a few Bits and Pieces. I probably should have shown this the other day when I was cutting the fusing, because here is what you can do with the long scraps that remain: Fold it up along the crossgrain: and cut your own […]
Read MoreNow that you’ve fused all those blocks, let’s cut them out! This is one of my favourite parts of cutting (which is my least favourite part of sewing, so I try to find joy in it wherever I can!) because those exciting parts like fronts and collars are finally revealed, and you can really begin […]
Read MoreToday I cut my fusing and applied it, so here is a rundown of what I did. Before cutting your fusing, make sure it does not transform you fabric into something else – it should add body and stability while the fabric remains supple. As some parts of your jacket will be fused and others […]
Read MoreBefore we start cutting, I want you to check your pattern once more – we don’t want any mistakes! Grab the back panel, lay the back neck facing and back lining over it so they align, and check there are no obvious mistakes: Do the same thing for the side panels and side linings: And […]
Read MoreToday is the day we make the lining for our jacket. I’ve noticed a lot of patterns don’t even have linings, or only the front is lined, so knowing how to make a full lining is a really useful thing to know. Let’s get straight into it… Back Lining: Trace around your Back pattern, include […]
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