Self Custom Made Red Satin Blazer (part 2)
I really tried to do as much as possible today, but because I also have two kids I just couldn't do all I wanted. I worked around 3 hours just like yesterday on this project. Time is always flying when I work on sewing projects. So today was all about adjusting some pattern pieces, tracing the patterns loose from each other, giving the patterns seams, cutting the patterns, ironing the fabric, placing the patterns on the fabric and cutting the patterns on the fabric.
So I took another piece of tracing paper and traced the patterns loose from each other. The middle two patterns are the back patterns that still need adjustments.
I changed the back sections because I don't like the back "seam". It's a bit difficult to explain in English because I couldn't find the English term of "rug sucon". I closed basically the gap you see at the back close to the shoulder. Now it looks much nicer without any line there at the upper back.
Every pattern I gave a vertical line because it helps you cut them on the fabric the right way, the direction of the thread of the fabric. It needs to be as straight as the thread of the fabric, otherwise it will twist.
Here I gave all the patterns seams of 1 cm and below 4 cm. This is called seam allowance. It is the distance between the seams stitching line and the cut edge of the fabric. All the patterns I gave a vertical line to help me cut the right and professional way.
After I adjusted the back patterns and gave the patterns seams, I cut the paper patterns.
I ironed the red satin fabric because it is not nice to cut on fabric with wrinkles. I made sure I didn't iron it too hot. Then I placed the patterns on the fabric making sure they are facing vertically up.
The vertical line I drew I use to measure from the vertical line to the end of the fabric, making sure they are equal everywhere and straight. I did this for every pattern except the lower collar, that should not be straight but diagonal because a collar will be curved and folded at the end right? So it needs some elasticity. The elasticity we get by cutting the lower collar diagonally because the fabric is a bit stretchy if you hold it diagonally.
Here I pinned all the patterns on the fabric so it is easier for me to cut.
Cutting the fabric took me one hour, I really was surprised because I tried to cut as fast as possible.
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Its really interesting to see how something like a blazer is made and how it all comes together. I didn't realize that there were so many different pieces to one article of clothing. I'm excited to see the final product!
Yes, many people don't realise this :-) There is a lot of technical work going on.
This e definetly a lot of work. But one important thing, it has to be done with love. And I am sure you are doing that @fathin-shihab. One hour ta cut the fabric... waw I admire your work!
yes, time is really flying :-). thanks!
I really do hope to get to see the sewing process. You work really accurate and like a pro. Do you make costumes for customers on demand? Did you ever work for a theater or film production?
The red color I like a lot and I am so curious about the end product.
I guess I need after this life another life as a tailor. It is my second most popular profession. Just today I talked to my colleague whom I know for about six years and I found out today that she can tailor - she was wearing a green sweatshirt made on her own. It was absolutely perfect!
I admire your work. Thank you for this "how to" posting.
Greetings from Germany!
Yes, I will sew for the next few days ;-). No, at the moment I don't make for anyone but somebody used one of my designs for a theatre. Well, what are you waiting for ;-D. I need to have another sewing buddy here on this Steemit platform ;-). I never made sweatshirt actually. Would be interesting to make one. It's at least much easier to make than a blazer or a coat. I have to say my specialty is making blazers, trench coats and coats. Thank you and greetings from Holland!
so much work it requires and you got the perfection in your hand great video :)
Thank you @blazing. the video took me very long to edit since I edit it with my phone. I have iMovie but I have no clue how and where to start.