Well done! Having completed the online jacket course this year, I came to love the hand-stitching. Very therapeutic in these troubled times. And keep practicing those buttonholes! They are worth it!
I didn't mean to imply that I've completed the jacket! Still got to put in sleeves, and do the front buttonholes. But--I did do a practice, layered fabric with the buttonhole frames. And did several. It really makes a difference to do the practice ones. I can do a buttonhole in less than 30 minutes and I really enjoy it. Very relaxing and calming. It takes me that long to put on the buttonhole attachment, makes sure it starts/stops at the right place, etc. I find hand sewing them more peaceful, and love the sense of accomplishment they provide. And we do 4 on each sleeve, two on the front, and one inside buttonhole in the female jacket. So, plenty of practice. I know everyone has different demands on their time and attention, but if you haven't tried 2-3, I would encourage your to. I made the layered sampler, then sewed the outline, then hand stitched, as I had a few minutes here and there.
Thank you for this article. I’ve been garment sewing (on and off) for 57 years, and just in the last five years began making a muslin first, with mostly great results. But it make sense that a practice pare of trousers made with muslin would fit way different than the chosen fabric. When you speak of using a bigger seam allowance, I imagine that you still cut that consistently-wether it’s a 3/4” or 1” allowance, yes?
Well done! Having completed the online jacket course this year, I came to love the hand-stitching. Very therapeutic in these troubled times. And keep practicing those buttonholes! They are worth it!
Congrats on completing the jacket class, that is quite the accomplishment! Perhaps some day I will consider hand sewn buttonholes...
I didn't mean to imply that I've completed the jacket! Still got to put in sleeves, and do the front buttonholes. But--I did do a practice, layered fabric with the buttonhole frames. And did several. It really makes a difference to do the practice ones. I can do a buttonhole in less than 30 minutes and I really enjoy it. Very relaxing and calming. It takes me that long to put on the buttonhole attachment, makes sure it starts/stops at the right place, etc. I find hand sewing them more peaceful, and love the sense of accomplishment they provide. And we do 4 on each sleeve, two on the front, and one inside buttonhole in the female jacket. So, plenty of practice. I know everyone has different demands on their time and attention, but if you haven't tried 2-3, I would encourage your to. I made the layered sampler, then sewed the outline, then hand stitched, as I had a few minutes here and there.
Thank you for this article. I’ve been garment sewing (on and off) for 57 years, and just in the last five years began making a muslin first, with mostly great results. But it make sense that a practice pare of trousers made with muslin would fit way different than the chosen fabric. When you speak of using a bigger seam allowance, I imagine that you still cut that consistently-wether it’s a 3/4” or 1” allowance, yes?
Glad you enjoyed this article! Yes, you are correct, seam allowances are cut consistently.
You are looking like you got a really nice fit on those pants. I have been watching some traditional tailoring videos lately. Loved your summary.
Can’t wait to see the finished pair, I’m inspired to try this one day