Collar

English regimental coat collars in this period mimic the lapels in construction. Here is the under collar attached to the coat with the seam pressed open. The lining and interfacing peek in at the bottom. As with armholes and sleeves, the neck opening of the coat has to be the same length as the long […]

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So with the hooks and eyes secured over the form, and all the buttons buttoned this happened. Pinning the side seams makes the inside curve of the lapels so severe that the buttons are now too close together. Note to self: in future, sew on hooks and eyes BEFORE the buttons. Time to cut all […]

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