More jacket notes

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diff --git a/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst b/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst
index 16c14ce..39de86c 100644
--- a/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst
+++ b/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst
@@ -125,6 +125,16 @@ Back
    sewing, starting from the waistline, which is where most precision is
    needed and going upwards and then downwards.
 
+.. tip::
+
+   When sewing the basted seams, sew just outside the basted line: this
+   will provide for the space lost in the seam bulk, and make it easier
+   to remove the basting thread afterwards.
+
+   After sewing and checking from the right side that the seam is
+   correct, remove the basting thread (including those that marked the
+   seam line) before pressing and finishing the raw edges.
+
 Starting from the center back and moving out, pin, baste and sew all
 seams of the back.
 
@@ -176,9 +186,9 @@ Pin, baste and sew the underarm (shorter) seam on both sleeves.
 Press open, and fell down the allowances.
 
 Pin the outer seam, baste it starting from the top and down to about 2
-cm above the wrist; baste it starting from the wrist and finally gather
-the excess from the upper part in the remaining length. Sew, press and
-fell down the allowances.
+cm above the wrist; baste it starting from the wrist and finally ease or
+gather the excess from the upper part in the remaining length. Sew,
+press and fell down the allowances.