Category: Shaeffer Jacket (V8333)

Shaeffer Jacket (V8333): Finished!

At this point I was ready to make a sleeve and collar mockup. The sleeve is made of muslin and the collar is horsehair canvas.        …

Shaeffer Jacket (V8333): Facing and Lining

The first step in preparing the jacket facing was to stab stabilize my historically widgey wool by fusing it. I would really prefer to have left the fabric…

Shaeffer Jacket Progress: In Which There Was Much Hand Sewing

Traditionally in tailoring the next step would be the assembly of the front and sides of the suit jacket and the application of welt and double piping pockets….

The Shaeffer Jacket (V8333): First Steps

The Shaeffer Jacket is the suit jacket I am constructing for my tailoring course. I am calling it the Shaeffer Jacket because it is made from the major…