DIY Tweed Chanel Jacket: Couture Pattern-Matching Techniques

[@cartomancycarmen]

Omg that 2:28 is stunning and I normally shy away from reds. Wowza!

[@PerfectJacket]

Aww, thank you. Yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of red either but when you make enough jackets you eventually get to red in the rainbow. 🌹🥰🎨🧥🧵

[@deborahduthie4519]

The tule is a great way to make these patterns work. Thank you.

[@PerfectJacket]

You’re welcome 😊 🧥🧵

[@wadenyoost1796]

Your explanation here is excellent. Thank you for this.

[@PerfectJacket]

Glad it was helpful! 🌼🧥🌷🎨🥰

[@margolenney6032]

Your joking, em yea!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Fin! Super!

[@PerfectJacket]

Glad you liked it! 🥰🎨🌸🧥🌼

[@NinaKeilin]

Duh, I’m really old and it never occurred to me that they were covering up the pattern mismatches with the patch pockets. Thanks for this great information. I next want more info on matching sleeve caps.

[@PerfectJacket]

Thanks! Yep matching sleeves it tricky. You match the pattern at the sleeve/torso notches and don't match it at the edge of the fabric, match it at torso seam line to sleeve seam line.

[@NinaKeilin]

Thanks I know about matching at the seam line but I still think there is a ton of adjustment needed to even make that work. How do you get back and front of sleeve to match across. Please do a video!

[@PerfectJacket]

I will! 🥰🧥

[@NinaKeilin]

Thanks I am sitting on a wonderful wool mohair blend for years since I’m afraid! And I am a very experienced seamstress. I live in NYC and I can shop at all the good stores.

[@bebeflamand1]

Lovely video, thanks! My large bust (US L/UK J) is one of the reasons why I started sewing. And somehow it always comes down to performing some higher math (and prayer) LOL!

[@PerfectJacket]

Glad you enjoyed it. I was looking at jacket patterns the other day and noticed a new one for the larger bust. Butterick Pattern B6822 Women's Jacket, Dress & Top with C/D, DD, DDD, G, H Cup Sizes. Looks like a good one.

[@lujadosyning]

I haven't done this, but since you have mentioned how loosely woven tweed is, I'm thinking of trying to reweave across the bust-line.

[@PerfectJacket]

I'm not sure I would pull apart my tweed but it is quite easy to drape it and then reshape it before you actually cut out each pattern piece.

[@lujadosyning]

@PerfectJacket mostly, I agree, but as a weaver, I think unpicking a small area around the join and reweaving it to smooth the transition might be an interesting workaround. My bust is way bigger than a D cup, so I have to come up with something because no pattern really fixes the issue for me.

[@PerfectJacket]

Well, you might as well experiment!

[@mcomeslast]

I’m a d cup and I’m using a princess seam for mine. If I want to pattern match, it has been suggested that I would focus the matching at the shoulder and neckline. It’s just not going match as the shape diverges. The boucle I’m using know doesn’t have a repeat. Mine has a shoulder princess but I just fitted an armscye princess and may try making it into one at some point.

[@PerfectJacket]

It's awesome when you find the patterns that work for you. It took me ages to find just the right ones for me.

[@incantations446]

How do you feel about buckram for the structural layer

[@PerfectJacket]

I know many people really prefer buckram (English/mens bespoke suits) to stiff netting (Paris/women's designer fashion) but I like the lightness and strength of netting. Both work. It's just what you prefer.

[@incantations446]

@@PerfectJacket thanks. I’ve never used either of them. Just exploring options. Thanks for the feedback.

[@maxinekershaw9756]

Loving your channel and your work. Question: what are you using as the interlining for the tweed jackets? It looks like mesh or tulle if you don’t mind sharing. Thanks

[@PerfectJacket]

Thanks! I use petticoat netting for the structural layer. English fashion tends to use horse hair canvas, Paris design houses and opera and ballet costumes tend to favor netting. It weighs less but is as durable. My playlist 'Just Jackets' has a few different step by step 'make a jacket' videos.

[@maxinekershaw9756]

@@PerfectJacket THANK YOU! I’ll watch out. I’m a new subscriber and am going back through your videos. Love Love love your jackets and I really want to make blazers. I have a lot to learn to get anywhere near what you are pushing…they are 🔥🔥🔥 and the layer cake dresses are 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I was in UK last September but I didn’t knit of you then 😞😞. I was in Luton. They took me fabric shopping but nothing like what I’m seeing. I have recently been to Brazil and have found really nice tweed there.. you’re on a totally different dimension😂😂 thank you for responding

[@PerfectJacket]

Aww, thank you! 🥰 Linton Tweeds UK has an online store and they ship globally. Mood Fabrics in NYC also have some great tweeds. 🎨🌷🧵🧥

[@victoriamoiceanu205]

I saw some other videos using organza fabric instead of netting... What are your ideas about that?

[@whatnow8362]

I only have about 1m of wool fabric. Do you think I could squeeze out a jacket like this?

[@PerfectJacket]

t's quite easy to lay the fabric out and try the pattern pieces on it. Maybe crop the bodice and sleeves to fit.

[@sandie4yeshua]

Thank you. I cannot find netting on Amazon. What is the netting called?

[@PerfectJacket]

It's called net, netting or petticoat netting. You can buy it at a fabric store like Joann or from Mood Fabrics online or a local store that stocks dance costumes. 🧥🧵

[@sandie4yeshua]

@@PerfectJacket thank you so much. You popped up on my feed; I love your jacket collection. Thank you also for the info about Linton Tweed; I purchased a 3 meter package which was on sale. Of course, I will make a toil of my first jacket 😃 I've subscribed to your channel ❤️

[@PerfectJacket]

ooh. Awesome! Linton have so many really lovely tweeds. Good luck with your jacket. 🌸🧥

[@IRISEVELYNRIVERA]

Good video. But the camera is so close it hurts the eye. Cant concentrate on something with the constant zooming in and out. I cant see well the big picture, it is too close.

[@PerfectJacket]

Thanks for the tip

[@margolenney6032]

And um yea, sigh, er yea. This lady couldn’t explain how one plus one = two, yea mmm!

[@PerfectJacket]

Thanks