Well it has been a while since I replied to this thread, and despite full effort, my attempts at tailoring have, to my great disappointment, failed. My endeavors weren't completely useless, the knowledge I gained from learning how men's clothing is actually constructed has been beneficial to me...
I know this forum is dedicated to the golden era, but does anyone have any "Ivy League" style jacket drafts? The style was popular from about late 1954 to early 1964; center or side vents, slim lapels, tiny notches, high button closure, with or without darts. I will link an example of a jacket...
Thank you Nick, that is exactly what I was looking for. I had to throw out an almost complete jacket because I had ruined the upper collar by doing the wrong stitch. I've being doing things by measurements and quick drafts, but once I complete a few decent pieces of clothing, I want to create my...
Forgive my ignorance, but I made a forum account to specifically post on this thread. I've always enjoyed older things, particularly from the Golden Era and the Atomic Age. When I came across this article, I was extremely impressed by the quality of work. I've never really delved into making my...
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