So what is it really like to make a tailored jacket when one does have minimal experience in the area? Well, in today’s video I share all the nitty gritty behind-the-scenes stuff, including the emotional roller-coaster I was on at times, with some self-doubt and mishaps. I hope you enjoy this longer format video, it is similar to my wrap-dress video, i.e. partly an instructional sewing tutorial and partly a raw honest sewing vlog.
I should also say that in hindsight I’m way too hard on myself in the video and when I look at the end result, I’m very happy with my jacket. But it is just so hard to have that distance when I’m in the midst of a project, especially since some things didn’t go as I had planned plus I was sewing late at night too. Hope you understand where I am coming from!
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I have really tried to condense as much info as I can in the video, but of course, there are more things that go into sewing a jacket, and I will blog more about the project in the upcoming weeks. Plus you can already check out my tutorial on How to sew bound buttonholes on a tailored jacket.
Plus my next livestream (29th April) will also be on this topic
Things mentioned in the video
Vilene/Vlieseline fusible H 410 interfacing with stabilizing vertical threads
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Vintage Couture Tailoring Book (Amazon affiliate link)
Burdastyle double breasted jacket
Bagging tutorials for lining a tailored jacket
Threads: Bag your jacket lining
Fashion Incubator Bagging tutorial
How to sew bluff pockets on a tailored jacket
My patch pocket tutorial from 2008 (using the bluff lining technique)
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8 Comments
COREY
Enjoyed your video. This jacket looks terrific. The tailoring book by Thomas Van Nordheim is excellent. I have the book and use it regularly. That said, I am more like you and prefer to use quick rtw tailoring methods of fusibles, machine stitching and minimal hand stitching. I am going to make a jacket for fall and try to bag the lining, i am so tired of hand stitching it. What I am going to pick at some point are dvd’s by Ron Collin’s on menswear (he machine stitches everything) and dvd’s and some books by Kenneth D King.
I am also going to do something that most home sewers rarely due, design my fall 2018 wardrobe using fabric and pieces and a review of what is current for menswear. I have navy wool crepe fabric and plaids. I use to really love Jill Sander’s menwear when she designed, not as much any more, Cinque and Hugo by boss were also favorites. Now, instead of buying expensive designer rtw, i prefer to make it at home.
I previously commented that you should use this jacket as a jumping point for putting together your Fall/Winter 2018 Collection. Trouser’s, skirts and shirts etc everything centered around your tailored jacket.
Again, great job and video
Johanna
Thank you for suggesting the book, I truly love it and gives me something to aspire too. I was especially intrigued by the use of padding to adjust asymmetries and such, a suit jacket can be almost like a superhero costume! Good luck with the bagging, it really makes things nicer. Next time I bag jacket I will do a tutorial too, as I’m starting to feel somewhat comfortable using this method.
You fall project sounds fantastic, I too used to be a big Jil Sander fan and being able to recreate those looks for a fraction of the cost would be amazing. Isn’t sewing fantastic! I will take your suggestion into consideration, but probably more for 2019 since I plan to focus more on knits now for a bit!
Kerstin Shadbolt
Thank you for sharing your latest tailoring experience. I’ll be watching it several times, as you have included so many tutorial elements it’s impossible to take it all in at a single viewing.
A fantastic video sharing your sewing passion.
Johanna
Thank you! Yes it did become quite an information-packed video, so many things that go into making a tailored jacket. 🙂 But also so fascinating and working with wool is fantastic, plus so forgiving when one does mistakes!
Faye Lewis
I enjoyed your video too and love your tailored jacket!
Johanna
Thank you Faye!
Esther
Your jacket is terrific and the video is great! I definitely want to make a jacket or coat bagging the lining, but I will leave that for next fall, it’s full spring here!!
Johanna
I can highly recommend this method! Now I love a little hand sewing but for lining I prefer this method hands down plus it looks so professional on the inside. I think you will really like it too!
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