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Installing the Sleeve Lining–Old School

Readers, The word “vent” is followed by “spleen” or “frustration” with some frequency, and I know why. I spent yesterday afternoon trying to line my sleeve vents neatly the “old school” way following...

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Installing the Jacket Sleeves and Finishing the Lining–Old School

Readers, Guess what? I finished my 1941 McCall “Misses’ Mannish Jacket,” except for buttonholes, yesterday!  I’ve handed my creation over to my capable photographer, Cynthia DeGrand, to shoot it in her...

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McCall 4065, “Misses’ Mannish Jacket,” 1941

Readers, A few days ago I had the jacket I’ve been making using Kenneth King’s Smart Tailoring DVDs properly lighted and photographed in my sister’s studio. As you can see, I haven’t sewn the...

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