Construct a wool civilian 1860s double-breasted frock coat.
The First Fitting
Cut your fabric and prepare the coat for the first fitting.
Lessons
Pattern and Inlays Cutting and Tacking Ironwork Piecing the Skirt Darts or Fishes The First FittingThe Pockets
Learn how to construct the pleat and breast pockets.
Lessons
Welted Breast Pocket The Gorge Dart Attaching the Skirts Lapels and Side Body Attaching the Skirts The Back Skirts The Skirt Lining Pleating the Skirt Lining Quilting the Skirt Lining Drafting the Plait Pockets Exterior Pocket Construction Interior Plait Pockets Finishing the PocketsThe Canvas
Prepare and install the canvas to give structure to the waistcoat.
Lessons
Cutting the Canvas Canvas Construction Installing the Canvas Padding the Lapels Taping the Canvas Trimming the Front Edge Closing the Front Edge Securing the Breast PocketQuilting the Lining
Quilt the lining to give further shape and elegance to the coat.
Lessons
The Facings and Lining Preparing the Interlining Assembling the Lining Quilting the Lining Interior Breast PocketsCloth Covered Buttons
Learn to make embroidered cloth covered buttons.
Lessons
Cloth-Covered Button Embroidery Constructing the ButtonsInstalling the Lining
Install the lining, closing up the body of the coat.
Lessons
Installing the Chest Lining Lining the Skirt Plait Buttons The Shoulder Seams The Back Seam The Back Lining Quilting the Back Lining The Back Canvas Installing the Back LiningThe Collar
Pad stitch, fit, and install the collar.
Lessons
Constructing the Undercollar Padding the Collar Attaching the Undercollar Securing the Lining The Top Collar Completing the CollarThe Sleeves
Construct the sleeves, setting them into the coat.
Lessons
Construction Forming the Cuffs Sleeve Lining Setting the Sleeves Setting the LiningFinal Details
Add the final details to put the finishing touches on your coat.