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Hello sewing goons! Quick background: I reenact the American War for Independence. I'm making a double-breasted coat (this pattern) and it calls for welted pockets. I have never done a welted pocket, and the instructions are a little confusing. Anyone have any good tips or tutorials? I'm reaching out to my reenactment unit, too, but the more help the better!
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Apr 7, 2016 12:43
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Excellent! Thank you. 
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Apr 7, 2016 20:45
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Sewing this coat, the instructions say to press the seams towards the back (rather than open, I think). It creates an overlap, which might be fine , except along the hem edge where it looks odd to me. It's possible this is okay, I've just never seen it before. I could also get creative with trimming and make it fit, but I want to check with you experts first.  
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Sep 7, 2016 23:26
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Yeah, I saw her post. She did what I probably should have done and left the edges raw, but I kind of like the way it looks hemmed. I think what I'll probably do is press them open and alter it a little bit. The pattern is primarily meant for linen, but wool is acceptable, so making a couple changes isn't the end of the world. Thanks for the button hole resources, too. I haven't started them yet, but I'm dreading it. I doubt they'll look amazing, but I figure they'll be good enough.
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Sep 8, 2016 12:15
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