Jacket instructions

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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
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--- a/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst
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@@ -84,7 +84,29 @@ Back
    needed and going upwards and then downwards.
 
 Starting from the center back and moving out, pin, baste and sew all
-parts of the back.
+seams of the back.
+
+Remove the basting thread, including the ones used to mark these
+seamlines and press open.
+
+Cut a piece of herrinbone tape long enough to go around the waist, sew
+its center to the allowances of the center back, as close as possible to
+the seam. Hem the ends.
+
+Press 6 mm of the allowances towards the lining, fell them down with a
+herringbone stitch taking care to only catch the lining.
+
+You may have to clip the allowances to let it lie flat on the curves,
+but try to avoid cutting into them as much as possible, as the wide
+allowances are very useful in case you need to adapt the jacket to body
+shape changes in the future.
+
+Pin and baste the side and shoulder seams.
+
+While wearing your full underwear and supports, try on the jacket,
+pinning the center fronts together, and adjust the fit as needed.
+
+Mark the position for the welt pockets above the bust.
 
 
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