
In the next picture there are the finished pocket flaps and belts (except the cuff belts) and the "sewer best friend" when hand stitching: bee wax. First I pass the pre-cut thread through the bee wax and then I iron the thread so that the wax is absorbed by the thread. This way I prevent unwanted mess and knots when hand stitching.

In the meanwhile I've finished the front seams too; as you can see, I hold the side and center front pieces together using pins (which I remove before they get near the needle) and I use the thread tracings as a guide:

This is the finished side front seam (no piping), after topstitching:

And here I'm sewing the piping to front side seam, on the right side of the fabric:
Notem na figura que por dentro os valores de costura são "escalados" de forma a diminuir o volume da costura (o que fica por cima é cortado mais um pouquinho):
See the detail of the SAs' grading on the front's wrong side, secured with silk thread and ready to be pressed:

All it takes now is sewing the side panel to the front, encasing the side belt between the two fabric layers;
O resultado final é o seguinte (ainda falta cortar a abertura dos bolsos completamente no painel lateral):
See the final result in the next picture:

On my next blog entry I'll explain how I make the pockets. Be well!
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5 comments:
wow, the progress of your coat is amazing, it like watch reality tv. lol
Está a ficar mesmo bem!
Bjs
Mónica
Thanks Toya, and welcome to Couture et Tricot!
Estou a adorar o casaco! Como já lhe disse não tenho muito jeito para costura! Obrigada pela ajuda no bolero rosa, foi muito útil!
Bjs
Joana
I need to have this pattern!!!! please please please, I just read about you on Adrienns blog and this coat is amazing, do you have the pattern?? can i buy it from you please!!!!
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