Category: Clover Bias Maker

Belvedere Waistcoat, Bishop method of clothing construction, Clover Bias Maker, darts, double piping pocket, Edna Bishop, hair canvas, Jedediah Pants, men who sew, shirtmaking, Stylemaker Fabrics, tailoring, tailoring menswear, Thread Theory Designs, welt pockets, wonder tape

Stylemaker Project — the geekery edition

by mainelydad10 Comments on Stylemaker Project — the geekery edition
Stylemaker Project — the geekery edition

As promised, I'm finally getting around to posting some of the construction details from my Stylemaker projects. I'll start with the waistcoat first. The instruction booklet for the Belvedere Waistcoat emphasizes the importance of interfacing the fronts. The goal is to have it sit smoothly over the chest without buckling. My longtime readers know that [...]

AK Fabrics, Bishop method of clothing construction, buttons, Clover Bias Maker, double piping pocket, Edna Bishop, Fashion Sewing Supply, hair canvas, Jedediah Pants, Lining, men who sew, menswear, MPB day, Pacific trimming, sleeve placket, tailored jacket, tailoring, tailoring menswear, Thread Theory Designs

A Fall Dog Walking Jacket

by mainelydad24 Comments on A Fall Dog Walking Jacket
A Fall Dog Walking Jacket

OK, call me crazy but I like to get dressed up a bit to walk the dog (my sweet schnauzer Homer). It's a special time between us, usually early enough in the morning that it's just the two of us out in the neighborhood. It's such a great way to start the day. After a [...]

Clover Bias Maker, Jedediah Pants, Male Pattern Boldness, men who sew, MPB day, Roberto Cabrera, tailoring, tailoring menswear, tailoring supplies, Thread Theory Designs, Two piece waistband

Completing the Red Pants

by mainelydad7 Comments on Completing the Red Pants
Completing the Red Pants

I will just preface this post by saying that none of what I'm showing is at all necessary. The Jedediah pattern has a perfectly fine waistband. It can be very attractive if one takes the time to add a bias binding. In fact, the whole interior of a pair of Jeds can really be dressed [...]

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The Athleisure Jacket

by mainelydad8 Comments on The Athleisure Jacket

I've really got the Athleisure bug, so I immediately launched into a jacket to go with my new sweatpants. I'm using the black and gray "birchbark" looking knit. I'm hoping the combination will be Armani-esque. One can always dream!    This is the pattern I used for my "Phony Missoni" jackets of last year. This [...]