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Making a Jacket: Part I

comments (3) June 6th, 2008     

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GorgeousThings Ann Steeves, contributor
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Dry-iron the pieces of tissue to remove creases. This makes every subsequent step more accurate.
Cut em out and line em up: This is the mise-en-place for your sewing project.
A single-layer layout ensures perfect alignment on the fabric grain.
Dry-iron the pieces of tissue to remove creases. This makes every subsequent step more accurate.

Dry-iron the pieces of tissue to remove creases. This makes every subsequent step more accurate.

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 After careful stitching and pressing, the jacket lining looks good enough to be on the outside of the garment!

Once the Body is Done, Add the Sleeves
I set in the sleeves to any jacket using the method I described in Pucker up? Not when it comes to sewing! I also use pin-basting to ease the elbow on my two piece sleeve.

Here's what I have so far. The last thing that I do before putting the lining aside is serge the sleeve and lining hem edges. This is especially important if you're using a fabric that ravels easily, like brocade.


 Here is the assembled jacket lining.

 


 Serge-finish the sleeve hem edges.

Next, I'll show you how I assemble the jacket, insert the lining, and apply trim!

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Comments (3)

Katielynne writes: Ann, Thank you so much for this splendid series for Making A Jacket! I'm restarting my sewing hobby after a couple of decades' hiatus. This tutorial with your insightful comments are just what the doctor ordered. I feel I can now make a lining fearlessly! I'll be tackling my first jacket project next.
Posted: 3:23 pm on May 12th
RachelPhilips writes: Thank you Ann Steeves for your generous posts. I find your writing style and photographs very helpful.
I work a lot with knits. I want to make a sharp looking suit in a knit based on a St. John's style I saw in a photograph. I can not find a pattern with the neckline like it anywhere. And advice on copying from photos using knits, and drafting a new neckline successfully?

RP
Posted: 1:42 pm on October 31st
lovesew writes: Great!!! Am going to make a lined jacket, so this blog helps.
Posted: 5:10 pm on August 14th
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