So, my tuxedo was *not* finished by Saturday night’s fundraiser. I wore a RTW dress that’s been hiding in my closet for the last two years. I spent 30 mins working on my tux last night. The pattern is from the February 2011 Burda, #126.
Because of the way the pockets / darts are sewn on the jacket, I wasn’t able to just leave the welts. I needed the flaps to cover the herringbone stitch I used to attach the bottom and top of the darts.
For the collar, I first adjusted for turn of cloth, just needing to eliminate 1/4 inch or so from the undercollar.
Here is the collar, notched and all.
I hate to admit that I haven’t even cut out the lining yet! I plan to tackle the two piece sleeve this weekend. Hopefully, this will be done before my girl’s weekend, mini-break in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the end of the month.
Looking good. Working slowly on a project of this caliber will yield much better results than if you hurried through it. It will look wonderful when you’re done.
Looking good so far – great collar.
Santa Fe? Do tell–I’m in Albuquerque.
I love this! I am blown away by your awesome talent! WOO HOO! PRAISE GOD!
It is really coming along! The collar looks awesome.
This looks great! You are a brave, brave woman. I think the herringbone fix is perfect.
You can do it!!!
It looks great and pretty complicated! I can’t wait to see the finished jacket but it is interesting to see all the issues that come up on a detailed, advanced project.
It’s coming along nicely.
I really love the jacket so far. Can’t wait to see it finished. You do an amazing job!
Terible !