Create a beautiful 1860s double-breasted waistcoat.
Drafting the Waistcoat
Draft and fit your double-breasted waistcoat.
Lessons
Measurements Graduated Rulers Drafting the Back Drafting the Front Finishing the Front Draft Seam Allowances Trimming the Front Waist Constructing a Toile Waistcoat AlterationsThe Forepart
Begin work on the forepart of the waistcoat, including the collar and pockets.
Lessons
Cutting and Tacking The Darts The Under Collar Reinforcing the Pockets Attaching the Pocket Welt Cutting Open the Pockets The Pocket Welt The Pocket Bag Breast PocketThe Canvas
Prepare and install the canvas to give structure to the waistcoat.
Lessons
Cutting the Canvas Preparing the Canvas Collar Canvas Chest Padding Installing the Canvas Collar Roll Line Tacking the PocketsThe Lining
Install the lining to close up the forepart.
Lessons
Stay Taping the Forepart Cutting the Facings Attaching the Facings Finishing the Armscye Installing the LiningCompleting the Waistcoat
Complete your waistcoat with the back, buttons and buttonholes, and the back cinch belt.