Construction of the red fine knit cardigan

Knit all 5 pieces
Steam each to final shape and size - this is very time consuming! It fits another of my working 'rules' - spend as long on pressing as on stitching. It is the attention to details like this that give the professional couture finish that I am aiming for.
sleeve as knitted

sleeve pinned

This is what the sleeve looks like once it has been steamed! Finally I stitch the pieces together using a sewing machine (Janome)

The Coat Stage 10 Completion

The buttons are added (with small ones behind), so the coat ‘hangs’ correctly, the hem & lining are tacked in place. It is then tried on again and hem length checked with other dresses and skirts. The sleeve length is checked, including when the arm is bent and the sleeve hem is completed.

The skirt hem is edged with the overlocker then eased flat using the shrinking technique again.

The hem is tacked in place and hand stitched in with a blind hem stitch.

Just a final press needed now

I love it! Good colour, love the style, fits well as it is made to fit MY body and has personal touches.

Very pleased with the couture techniques included.

Tomorrow – You'll see me wearing the coat!