#Wool Suiting

In an unlined coat, structure comes from fabric handling, not interfacing. Steam shaping is what helps the collar and lapel roll correctly and sit close to the body. This technique works well with natural fibres such as wool. Part of my Unlined Coat Series. 🎥 Full class on YouTube 🔗 Link in bio #unlinedcoat #slowsewing #tailoringtechniques #madetosew #coatmaking

It’s not perfect,but…. It feels like a milestone. I loved the process especially the hand sewing, that slow repetitive task felt calming. This won’t be my last coat make but it is my first, and firsts should be celebrated, right!? Main fabric is from @fabworksmillshop, Bemberg lining from the lovely @stonefabrics. All those other haberdashery bits from @williamgee_uk. The pattern is the #vikisews_martina. #slowsewing #beginnersewing #slowfashion #memadecoat #memadewardrobe

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A coat in time for all the snow ❄️ here is some footage of sewing this coat. The fabric is a beautiful wool coating from @moodfabrics The pattern is from Russian pattern company @grasserpatterns and the English instructions were thorough and clear to follow.

On Laundry Day, besides ironing, reinforcing loose buttons or reattaching buttons that have fallen off during this time helps keeping your items in top shape. Here are a few things to look for: ✔️Loose buttons ✔️Snags: mending helps it from getting worse ✔️ Hems: taking care of unraveling or frayed hems helps prolong the life of the garment. Also making readjustments in their length as needed. ✔️ hooks & eye ✔️ Zippers #feminine #sewingtutorial #suitpants #dresswell

Fabric Fixation class part 2. We need to talk about why cotton kills in cold climates and wool saves lives. #fyp #comedy #fabric #sewing #couture

COAT SEWING TIPS: Mastering Bulk 🪡 Wool coating gives your coat structure and warmth… but it can also mean extra thickness to handle. In our dedicated tutorial, we walk you through how to reduce and manage bulk for a beautifully finished result 🔥 Watch it now on YouTube ▶️ #maisonfauveuk #sewingaddict #coattips

Good things take time – especially coats you’ll actually wear. I kept it simple and let the jeans‑blue herringbone do the talking, and it feels completely “me”. Save this for your next coat project ✂️ Pattern: Marlow @stylapatterns Fabris: jeans herringbone @driessenstoffen.nl #memadecoat #stylamarlow #handmadewardrobe #slowfashionstyle #sewkaren

Patch pockets look simple - but in double-faced, splittable fabric, the order and finishing matter. In this lesson, I show how I construct patch pockets so they sit flat, hold their shape, and look clean on the inside without a lining. This is part of Class 3 of my Unlined Coat Series. 🎥 Full tutorial on YouTube 🔗 Link in bio #unlinedcoat #sewingtutorial #slowsewing #madetosew #coatmaking

Seam allowance choice has a huge impact on how an unlined wool coat looks and feels. In double-faced or splittable wool, smaller seam allowances reduce bulk and allow the edges to sit cleaner and flatter. 🎥 Full drafting lesson on YouTube. 🙌 Class 3 sewing and constructing the coat launches tomorrow 8am AEDT. #patternmaking #dressmaking #sewingtutorial #unlinedcoat #madetosew

We sewists put so much money and time into wool coats, but if you follow the instructions 100% by the book, you might end up with a coat that starts to look tired after one season. Here are 3 super simple “off-menu” steps I always add to build the internal skeleton of the coat: 1️⃣ The Back Stay: Wool stretches, especially when wet, and long full coats have to fight against gravity. A simple solution is to draft a simple duplicate of the upper back pattern piece using a stable woven like muslin or canvas to stabilize the shoulder area. This keeps the back smooth and prevents the shoulder seams from bagging out over time. Just baste it around the upper back piece before constructing your shoulder seams. 2️⃣ Backer Buttons: If you’re using heavy coating and an interlining, there is a lot of torque on those buttons. A small backing button on the inside distributes the tension so you don’t rip a hole in your expensive fabric through repeated putting on and taking off of the coat. 3️⃣ Topstitching: It’s not just decorative! Topstitching compresses the bulky seam allowances (especially on collars and lapels) to give you that razor-sharp, high-end finish that stays flat. You don’t HAVE to use complicated couture techniques to achieve a long-lasting, amazing looking coat! Follow along for more coat making tips coming up, this time focusing on main construction! Fabric: @blackbirdfabrics Deadstock Wool Mohair Coating, @voguefabrics Kasha Satin Pattern: @simplicity_creative_group #V8346 #coatmaking #sewingtips #tailoring #memadewardrobe

Sewing progress: all coat pieces ready, now time to align and adjust for the perfect fit. #SewingJourney #coatmaking #handmadefashion #sewingprocess #diyclothing #tactilesounds