Progress on the Pirate Coat

This is how Jenny's coat looked at nine o'clock this morning, after spending most of yesterday working on it.

This is the lining - effectively "inside out", as the finished side will obviously be visible on the inside of the coat! All of the seams are flat felled, for strength. There's a button at the junction of these seams, for a bit of extra reinforcement.

Here's where I'm up to as of now:



First glimpse of the fashion fabric! This is a heavy furnishing damask, from John Lewis. Yes, the patterns match down the front. Jenny asked for the godets to be in a contrasting colour, which will be seen only when she moves around. When she's still, they'll be hidden.

The pocket flap is lined in the same colour, and I've added a functional patch pocket underneath. The pockets are sewn on by hand, as I'd like to eliminate any top stitching if I possibly can.

Still to come - sleeves, cuffs, facings, and lots and lots of buttons!