So I've finished – I'm quite happy, I am half contemplating opening up the sleeve lining and taking out some wadding, and I wonder if I may have messed up the tacking of the vent as the opening seems to be pretty asymmetrical (as Rory noted before I should think it's mainly a balance issue). Happy with the chest though, pressing it made a good difference too.
I seem to have a bit of a stain on the front. No idea what it's from – definitely going to blame a flatmate. Any tips for removing it?
I'm now also thinking about my next project. I was thinking of doing something in linen just because I really like linen jackets, but I'm guessing this could be much more challenging – would this be too much of a step up for a beginner like me?
Thanks!
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Congrats on the coat Robbie, looks great.
Great! thanks for the tips. Do you have a supplier for the spearmint oil?
Thank you Jeroen for the right word!! But Krauseminzewasser sound so much nicer 🤣😁😂
Hi Robbie,
Your jacket looks fantastic! I'm not sure if removing shoulder wadding would make any difference but I can tell you that I experienced the same issue with my second jacket. I was able to significantly minimize the shoulder divot by reducing the length of the shoulder seam. If you are going to take it apart maybe chop them by 1/4 inch. ( please consider that I am not an expert by any means, I'm only on jacket number 5)
I also want to share with you some of my struggles with making an Irish linen jacket as my 3rd jacket. I must say that working with linen was very difficult although I did learn some important lessons.
Use fusing for all button holes as this cloth ravels very quickly
Use fusing at the gorge line (notch) to prevent ravelling fibres while making
make sure your pattern is near perfect for you body habits as the ripping and remarking can leave stitch marks and they are near impossible to make disappear.
I will try to remake a linen jacket again although I will wait until I have made 10 more jackets in more forgiving cloths like tweeds, flannels and heavy worsteds.
This will also allow me to perfect the pattern and minimize the ripping and remarking process when the time comes
See images below of my difficulties with making tobacco Irish linen.