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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 95754ec..3f0af99 100644 --- a/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst +++ b/source/historical_womenswear/jackets/1880s_sportswear_jacket/index.rst @@ -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. Gallery |