some tweed and other things
Published: Monday, December 3rd 2007
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Here are some pictures of the tweed jacket I mentioned on an earlier 'blog' posting under the title 'Recent Tailoring And Family Trips'
As I mentioned on the entry, this is an odd jacket, and fused construction. The last picture in the entry was of the jacket ready to try-on, and the fitting had been conducted.
The pictures below show some of the various making stages of the jacket. The jacket is now finished.
The picture below shows the left forepart, but it now has the patch on the front, and the breast welt inserted.
The next picture is a closer shot of the patch pocket.
I machined this patch pocket on very close to the edge of the made pocket, then hand stitched the edge all the way around to give a flat appearance to the pocket.
I usually 'bluff' the patch pockets onto jackets when I make them, but this cloth was a little thick to get a sharp finish.
The inside of this pocket is double lined so there is no cloth showing on the inside of the pocket, or felt by the hand when in the pocket.
The next picture shows the left forepart. Gorge dart and breast welt are clear, as is the basting for the canvas chest piece.
The chalk mark across the shoulder is the inlay, 1". The jacket is waiting for the lapels to be under basted in position, then sewing around, and finally out basting.
The next picture shows the lapels made and out basted, the front edges made and basted, and the lapel set in position.
The next picture shows the inside lining to the jacket.
I was asked to deviate from my normal default way of how I usually make my in-breast pockets, in preference for the one pictured here.
I have no problem, nor is it an issue for me, to change the way I make anything to ensure I give my clients what THEY want, so long as it does not look ridiculous!
I have always known this particular style of pocket with the extra cloth piece, as a 'Guisborough Wedge'
The next picture shows the jacket finished on the dummy, in my workroom. Again, there is nothing in the shoulders.
The next picture shows a finished jacket I have recently completed for a client.
The cloth is 13oz all wool, grey with a nice soft stripe. Nothing in the shoulders!
I have only put this picture on because I love the roll of the lapel, a strong roll, a clean chest with very little drape is how I preferred to cut this jacket for my client.
The next picture shows Julie my daughter Louisa and my Dad at his home near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
The next picture shows Thomas on one of our days out.
This picture was taken at Whitby as we made our way down the steps from the Abbey at Whitby. Whitby Harbour is in the background.
The next picture shows Thomas at my local target shooting range.
I organised an open day to raise some money for the club, we had archery as a background activity in between the shooting, Thomas loved the archery.
The next picture shows Batman returning my car from the valet after cleaning.
The reason he was dressed as Batman, it was actually Halloween and if the staff didn't dress up, a forfeit was due.
I have NO idea what Batman has to do with Halloween either!!
It was nice to see a real Super Hero though!
So there it is, some more of what's been happening lately.
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