Lekala 4162 Fitted Blazer

OMG look how much progress I've achieved overnight. Ok j/k I actually started this jacket on Jan 1st and this was my progress as of Jan 11th. So far I have sewn the front side seams, back side seams and center back seam. I have interfaced all the hems with weft fusible interfacing (Which IS available at Joann's)

 

I've applied a lightweight hair canvas to both the front and side front catch stitching it to the seam allowances. I pad stitched the lapels and taped the edges using 3/8" twill tape. I also catch stitched twill tape to the inside of the roll line (Don't put it on the roll line itself otherwise you won't get a nice turn back) The tape was slightly shorter that the roll line itself and was eased in.

 I created a back stay out of a high thread count muslin and basted it to the seam allowances. I pinked the edges so it wouldn't create a hard visible line on the outside.

Before I applied the canvas to the front I mad double welt pockets with pocket bags made out a fun quilting cotton with "Blah Blah Blah" printed on it as my secret little inside joke.

I applied a heavier hair canvas to the under-collar and pad stitched in a circular pattern. Since these photos were taken I have sewn the shoulder seams and side seams and attached the under-collar to the jacket. The facings had already been sewn together and the upper collar was attached as well.

I also set the sleeves backwards 3x. I'm so talented in that area.