Inge Frances Design

Inge Frances Design Studying Bespoke Tailoring for Men and Women. Relaunching 2024
Will you be ready?

Collar and Collar Stand Aim of the game here is to hide the internal workings of the under collar and the inside necklin...
20/10/2024

Collar and Collar Stand

Aim of the game here is to hide the internal workings of the under collar and the inside neckline.
There’s ‘7 Evil Baste Lines’ (with a bonus 8th) to get these pieces in place for the roll to be accommodated without any bunching or pulling.
It takes time and patience and you have to always take a step back to admit if one baste line isn’t right; otherwise they all need removing and starting again.
There’s only one machine seam here joining the two collar pieces together; the rest is hand sewn with precision so it looks likes it’s always been there.
Do you think you have the patience for this?

Finalising the CollarSecond fitting complete and its full steam ahead!The sleeves are out for some final tweaks to the a...
20/10/2024

Finalising the Collar

Second fitting complete and its full steam ahead!
The sleeves are out for some final tweaks to the armhole and this allows for plenty of room to manoeuvre the garment.
Replacing all the baste stitching with pad and a form of ladder stitch with such precision that it looks like it’s just stuck there with magic.
The profile shot of the collar is pretty neat huh?

The Difference Between Fittings It’s amazing to see the difference between the first and second fitting of a jacket! So ...
20/10/2024

The Difference Between Fittings

It’s amazing to see the difference between the first and second fitting of a jacket!
So much has changed but also, not an awful lot; the disheartening feeling of ripping the jacket apart and the seemingly never ending process of putting it back together is definitely worth it.

Second Fitting PrepSleeves are attached back into the main body after fixing the shoulder pads back in. Rather a fiddly ...
20/10/2024

Second Fitting Prep

Sleeves are attached back into the main body after fixing the shoulder pads back in.
Rather a fiddly stage, especially if you’ve chosen a satin style lining like I did!
Seeing the pitch of the sleeves being perfect makes it all worth it in the end
So close to the finish line!

Burrito TimeA time for smiles and celebration, turning the three sections of the jacket into one full piece that can be ...
20/10/2024

Burrito Time

A time for smiles and celebration, turning the three sections of the jacket into one full piece that can be held from break point to breakpoint.
Right rolls, delicate and accurate sewing are in demand for this stage.

Back LiningPrepping the Back for attaching to the front means attaching the Lining. A chance to practice the double cros...
20/10/2024

Back Lining

Prepping the Back for attaching to the front means attaching the Lining.
A chance to practice the double cross stitch on the vent, covering the raw edge that’s forever on show.

The Lapel RollI loved this photo too much to hide it away. A perfect example of how the lapel should roll back on its ow...
20/10/2024

The Lapel Roll

I loved this photo too much to hide it away.
A perfect example of how the lapel should roll back on its own and such a fun angle to see it by.

Attaching FacingSew and press, sew and press. After every seam is stitched it needs pressing and with such a key feature...
20/10/2024

Attaching Facing

Sew and press, sew and press.
After every seam is stitched it needs pressing and with such a key feature of the jacket; it’s even more important!
The accuracy is headache inducing but well worth it when you see the final lapels take shape and looking like twins.

Facing The first look of the lapels with the Facing casually draped in place. It’s beginning to feel real!
20/10/2024

Facing

The first look of the lapels with the Facing casually draped in place.
It’s beginning to feel real!

LiningThe thrill of chalking and cutting the Lining is only tempered by the nerves involved.Such a slippery material tha...
20/10/2024

Lining

The thrill of chalking and cutting the Lining is only tempered by the nerves involved.
Such a slippery material that can shift if you so much as look at it.
Sharp chalk is a must and accurate markings in the least amount of contact ensures that the pieces are cut accurately.
So close to seeing the jacket finished.

PocketsThe most nerve wracking thing to do; cut into the front of the garment.With a lot of patience, a pocket is create...
20/10/2024

Pockets
The most nerve wracking thing to do; cut into the front of the garment.
With a lot of patience, a pocket is created by cutting along the pocket opening and into the fabric.
Accuracy is king and queen here with such a visible element and I didn’t make things easier for myself with having a short jacket.
A folded pocket bag instead of one with a seam helped to create the biggest pocket possible.
No flaps help to elongate the shape and create a smooth, sleek finish.
I like, don’t you?

TapeAdding the Tape to front edges, getting ever closer to the final look. Neat lines and reinforced seams ready to take...
20/10/2024

Tape
Adding the Tape to front edges, getting ever closer to the final look.
Neat lines and reinforced seams ready to take on an awful lot of wear

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