Thanks SO much for all the positive feedback on the velvet jacket. I just want to let you all know that it was a HUGE hit at the engagement party. I'm so glad that I both made it AND wore it. I have to admit that I almost chickened out at the last minute, knowing [...]
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The Blizzard Fitting
Readers, today I'm hunkered down in the middle of a huge nor'easter. Thankfully I still have power and heat. With nothing more than shoveling and snowblowing facing me, it's a good day to try on and evaluate the Spring jacket muslin. So here goes.... All things considered, not too shabby. Goodness knows, I've started out [...]
The frock coat — back to tailoring
Things are progressing on the frock coat front. I altered most of the pattern pieces. Here they are all spread out. I shortened and narrowed the sleeves, lowered the lapel and increased the back by 1.5 inches. Again, if you haven't tried the Swedish tracing paper I encourage you to try it. I'm a true [...]
When UPS delivers great stuff
Thank God for the internet! Living here on the coast of Maine isn't ideal when I'm looking for real tailoring supplies. I occasionally get to NYC, but even then can't always find what I need. When I picked up the "guts" of my sport coat at Steinlauf and Stoller, they only had one choice for [...]
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