I’ve already posted a tutorial on bound buttonholes, but I’ve made a few refinements to my technique while sewing the buttonholes on my cape so I’ll share them with you here. There is a small amount of hand sewing involved, but it does reduce a layer of bulk around the buttonhole edges so it is […]
Read MoreI had some time this morning to photograph my newly finished Anzac Coat. If you followed the Ready-To-Wear Tailoring Sewalong, you’ll know this coat inside out – literally! And if you are sick of the sight of it – I promise this is the last post. Oh dear, is that a pun?! I’d like to […]
Read MoreThe buttons for my Anzac Coat are probably on a courier between Parnell and Ponsonby as I type! After a week-long delay due to the instantaneous death of my computer, grr, life is back to normal and soon I will have a finished coat. I ordered some antique brass military buttons, and should get the […]
Read MoreJust a few more easy steps and my Anzac coat will soon be finished! Normally I would leave the lining hem free in a coat, but for demonstration purposes I’ll show you how to bag it out – that is, where all edges are enclosed. Your facing at the hem should look something like this […]
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Guess what – there are only three more steps to complete our jackets – sew in the lining, bag out the hem, and do the buttons and buttonholes – we’re almost there! Don’t you love how quickly our garments are coming together? I can only estimate my sewing time because I’m always stopping to take […]
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