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From the Notebook
Open-Top Pocket Construction – Part II
With the pocket bags assembled, we can now install them into the trousers. First, we need to trim …
Open-Top Pocket Bag Construction
To begin construction of the pocket bags and facings, first transfer any stripes or plaids to the …
Drafting Open-Top Trouser Pockets
Drafting an open-top pocket is slightly more involved than the side-seam pocket, due to the special …
Detachable Collar – Free Online Class
Learn how to draft and construct a detachable collar based upon an original from the 1860s. Sign up below for this free class today!