Day 3
The days are just flying by! This morning I finished machine sewing the leather and fabric panels for the breeches. It was a long old process but worth it as the end result looked stunning! By choosing the design details we did it really showed me as a maker how effective a simple technique could look.
After this I did more drafting and pattern adaptation of the breeches. Suzie worked out that I had sewn one too many of the fabric strips on each leg so I had to unpick this. It was both of our mistakes as we realised we could have increased the width of these panels as they could have been used for the CB/CF seam. From this work experience I have visually seen the process of drafting to making and how important it is to forward plan. Fortunately this mistake wasn't too much of an issue as we were able to cut out two new panels to fit the crotch line.
During the afternoon we were able to pleat the fabric panels, bringing together the leather along the waistline and the hems. This was extremely effective as the leather "boned" like Hamish said. Using the industrial machine without a zipper foot was interesting! I think my sewing ability has really improved from this work placement as I have had to use a fabric that I am not used to and machine lines that are very awkward. This will definitely help me for future reference as a maker.
We finally cut and added the lining to the breeches. This was interesting as I have never lined trousers before so it was helpful to see how it worked. We made the lining shorter than the full leg seam measurement to help the breeches balloon out and create that wonderful Elizabethan/Tudor style.
From today's working session I feel I have got a lot out of the making. Learning construction techniques from this week so far has been very beneficial for me within the long run as I have this extra knowledge about how to make these garments.
Role on tomorrow!
Doublet - Needing to be eyeleted still
Breeches - Without Canions and Waistband
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