Yes — assemble both the outer layer and the lining, but leave
open both side seams.
Put them right sides together and sew along the circumference:
neck, center front, lower fronts. Armscyes. Bottom back edge. Do not
sew the side seams.
Turn it inside out and press.
On the side seams, pin the outer fabric right sides together.
Sew it, and also sew the linings 1 or 2 inches at the top and bottom.
Hand stitch the lining closed at the side seams.
-Carol
On Mar 7, 2009, at 3:49 PM, REBECCA BURCH wrote:
My oldest son has requested some assistance with an outfit he needs
to wear to a Regency Ball at the end of the month. I got most of
the jacket done before he had to return to Chicago, but he will
have to deal the the waistcoat on his own.
I don't do much menswear, but I seem to recall there is a method of
stitching the lining around the armholes and most of the outer edge
and then turning it inside out so that all the edges are finished.
Does anybody know somewhere he could get directions? (and me - you
never know when it might come in handy!)
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