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In tailoring, the sleeve hem is basted about 1/4 inch from the folded edge to keep it from shifting while the hem is catch-stitched in place. Remove the basting after the hem is hand sewn. 'Tacking' means to loosely stitch together the seam allowances of the sleeve lining and garment sleeve at the shoulder and underarm junctions. A few fairly loose hand stitches joining the two seam allowances will keep the lining from coming out of the sleeve when it's pulled off or put on. This is not the couture method (which involves buttonhole stitching over several long threads) but will suffice in most cases. HTH.
12/11/10 11:10 PM
Yes, that does help. Actually, some parts of the pattern call for tacking-- other call for the french tacking that you mentioned after that. It's easy to google "french tack" though. And I knew what tailors tacks were, but I've usually seen them used as a temporary thing, in place of pins where the pins would distort the fabric.
12/12/10 7:25 PM
This is going to be a great coat! Love the wool.
12/12/10 11:30 PM
Looking good! I like your short version!!
12/12/10 11:46 PM
Truly lovely wool ... it's a shame the hem was such a nightmare for you. The buttons look great (no matter what Cat says ...)
12/13/10 6:05 PM
Nice jacket. I like the short version also.
12/13/10 7:53 PM
Very nice looking coat! I really love your wool choice ..... so pretty!
12/13/10 9:16 PM
I merely suggested allowing a little colour show through. DFR!!! 8P
12/13/10 10:32 PM
Lovely jacket! If you are looking for the same kind of shape but with the princess seams ending at the shoulder rather than the armhole you could have a look at Butterick pattern 5425 (although this has slightly puffed sleeves).
12/14/10 8:31 AM
Thanks susan, I'll have to check that one out!
12/14/10 12:47 PM
This coat looks so well made. Thanks for the very thorough review.
12/20/10 12:36 PM
Classic! Very nice coat.
12/20/10 12:45 PM
I like the princess lines of this coat and your version looks great. It sounds like you learned so much (aside from the frustration) from it's construction.
12/20/10 12:51 PM
I love your jacket! Thanks for the review.
12/20/10 3:20 PM
Very nice and very good review! Glad you're happy with your new coat.
12/20/10 4:20 PM
Stylish pattern, lovely fabric- and you've learned lots about sewing- what could be better?
12/20/10 4:41 PM
It turned out so nice! Great work. Thanks for the review.
12/20/10 9:52 PM
Gorgeous fabric! I love that short coat.
12/21/10 3:57 PM
Very professional looking! I'm sure it looks great on you.
12/22/10 12:11 PM
All your efforts have resulted in a WONDERFUL coat. I LOVE your fabric, and silk lined, no less!
12/22/10 11:26 PM
Very nice!
12/27/10 8:58 PM
Very elegant looking!
12/30/10 3:42 AM