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Unlined Linen Paletot
Recently, I embarked on a new project, copying an original linen paletot from the 1860s. Paletots…
Constructing Darts or Fishes
Darts, or fishes as they were sometimes referred to, are quite common in men’s clothing of…
Sewing with a Tailor’s Thimble
We all must have that one friend, or perhaps it is our self that is guilty,…
Developing the Tailor’s ‘Rock of Eye’
If one enters the world of tailoring (in any era), it is usually not long before…
Constructing Embroidered Covered Buttons
Constructing an accurate and quality frock coat is all about the details. One such detail is…
Waxing and Pressing Sewing Thread
Have you ever been plagued with knots or fraying threads while doing some hand sewing work?…