Inge Frances Design

Finalising the Collar

Second fitting complete and its full steam ahead!
The sleeves are out for some final tweaks to the armhole and this allows for plenty of room to manoeuvre the garment.
Replacing all the baste stitching with pad and a form of ladder stitch with such precision that it looks like it’s just stuck there with magic.
The profile shot of the collar is pretty neat huh?

Back Lining

Prepping the Back for attaching to the front means attaching the Lining.
A chance to practice the double cross stitch on the vent, covering the raw edge that’s forever on show.

Pockets
The most nerve wracking thing to do; cut into the front of the garment.
With a lot of patience, a pocket is created by cutting along the pocket opening and into the fabric.
Accuracy is king and queen here with such a visible element and I didn’t make things easier for myself with having a short jacket.
A folded pocket bag instead of one with a seam helped to create the biggest pocket possible.
No flaps help to elongate the shape and create a smooth, sleek finish.
I like, don’t you?

Tape
Adding the Tape to front edges, getting ever closer to the final look.
Neat lines and reinforced seams ready to take on an awful lot of wear