Marjorie said: I'd be interested to know which direction the tuck is formed- an inny or an outie :) ?
The tuck is folded toward the center and upper backs; I guess that makes it an "innie". I do have photos of original garments with tucks that like seams, but this list doesn't support attachments. The tucks don't save that much fabric. Period seam allowances average 1/2" and the tuck takes up approximately 1/4"-3/8" of fabric. They are easy and relatively quick to construct and can save time. They don't work if you need a real seam to achieve a better fit; then you need a true 3-piece back. FWIW - That curved back seam in a frock coat is a real seam, not a tuck. Regards, Carolann Schmitt [email protected] www.genteelarts.com Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference, March 3-6, 2011 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
