The waistcoats pocket is the first stage of construction but also the most daunting. Having done pockets before in a tailoring unit I already have some experience with this and working in stripped fabric. However the fabric I have been given this time around is a very delicate cream so I am aware how any mistake could damage its aesthetic.
The pocket style we are creating isn't overly complicated, just trying to produce a neat finish is the hard part. I chose this unit to work on my finishing and sewing skills so for this reason I am conscious in creating something to a high standard. When attaching the pocketing I did choose to un-pick and re do areas to ensure everything was accurate before cutting open the mouth. I felt this was necessary as it would only improve the final finish.
With the pockets finished I am fairly happy although both pocket sides could be neater. I made the decision to finish this area as neatly as possible as if I was to continue working into the same areas I would darken the fabric and begin to weaken the fibres from constant unpicking. I feel this was the hardest stage and my fabric doesn't allow for mistakes. But from now on I will be using similar processes as used before so my focus is to continue in keeping the fabric pristine and making my stitching accurate.
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