Nanette Lepore Knockoff -- Part I

6:10 PM

So far, I've done:

Cut out a size 14, according to my 36" high bust measurement.
Made 1" FBA for the jacket shell.
Interfaced the entire shell because of the lightweight linen fabric.
I cut the lightweight interfacing on the bias to provide a better drape.
Since the pattern did not provide separate pattern pieces, made a 1/4" allowance for "turn of cloth" for collar and lapels.
The waistband is attached by sewing to the outside of the jacket shell and inserting the ends into the front dart and encasing.
I cut my darts opened and pressed flat using a tailor's ham to reduce bulk. The instructions suggested pressing to one side.

right and wrong sides of band and darts

More to come...

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