Baste The Collar To The Shirt Now, sew the facing/collar to the other matching collar piece, keeping the right sides together. Be sure to leave the notched area open. This part of the pattern’s original instructions is not very clear!Only sew the outer edges together that don’t have a...
Few elements of men's fashion are well understood by the general population. Fewer still are those particular touches to a gentleman's look, such as the pocket square in a jacket, cufflinks on a shirt, or pleats on trousers which add real character. Men tend to have an idea of what th...
Before we proceed, it’s important to clarify the difference between the phrases “linen” and “linens.” While “linen” is used to refer to the flax-based fiber that is commonly used in homewares and certain forms of apparel, “linens” is a phrase that people use to refer to certain...
Lapel Collar Suede Fabric Lamb Wool Cotton-padded Coats Attributes of Suede Suede has a fuzzy finish, which is sometimes referred to as “napped.” While most types of leather are smooth, suede feels more like cotton or another type of plant-based fabric than animal skin. In appearance, su...
This is the easiest way I know how to sew piping to a flap or collar. You can use this technique to make an iconic Chanel-inspired jacket.