Historical Tailoring Masterclasses
Historical Tailoring Masterclasses
It’s now time to finally layout the pattern pieces on our fabric. I’m using a striped silk brocade here, so I’ll show how to layout patterns on striped fabrics to get things to match properly. With right sides together, fold the cloth in half so that the stripes are aligned with each other all along. …
Seam allowances are drawn as shown for the forepart, back, and collar, at 1/4″ for each. Keep in mind that no seam allowances are added for the armscye, as Devere already accounts for that. It may be helpful to draw in guidelines as shown by the arrows, to indicate pattern placement in line with the …
Waistcoats are probably the easiest articles of clothing to fit, as there are only a couple of seams to worry about. After you have constructed your muslin, try it on, and look for any excess fabric, or pulling. This will help you decide on the adjustments to be made on the pattern. Please post photos …
