Update

Here is the sleeve, inside-out, with the cuff pinned on. The sleeve is completely enclosed, and the decorative cuff comes to within an inch of the knuckles.  The sleeves caps are a bit of a bother as they can’t be gathered, so they need to be reshaped to fit the body. Off the shoulder seams […]

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Swallowtail II

The poof! The buttons! The cat hair! With the buttonholes complete, it’s time to start tuning the seams. Chest padding gives this coat a unique silhouette. The top button might need to be moved, haven’t decide yet. Somehow the length in front matches the waistcoat exactly.  Good news: there isn’t much in the way of […]

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