The length of the coat is done in the last phase. I left one panel free so that I was able to get inside and sew all other lower edges of lining and coat together. Then I repeated sewing in the golden trimming so that the lower edge would remain folded.
I hand-stitched the last panel. I have ironed the coat before sewing the lower edge, so now I am trying to keep it on the sewing dummy as much as possible.
Ironing the lower edge, removing the basting and ironing the lining fold.
I ironed the sleeve - I had to press on the right side, so I used a piece of cloth not to leave iron marks on there.
The sleeve is caught only with a few stitches at the seam.
I measured the hooks and eyes for the closure. When I sew, the hook/eye is always aligned with the edge.
The hooks/eyes at the very top and bottom are sewn once again through all layers.
I cannot believe it. It is really finally done.
I love the trimming.
I love the trimming.
