Fitted Sleeves, vent & button fastening...

Before creating a new fitted sleeve pattern for my coat I had a look at different types of sleeves that fits into what I want and what looks better for my michiko coat.

I have decided that semi-fitted sleeves would look nice and is quite unique because it has a dart at the back to add a little edge to it.

Here is a step by step guide on how I created the new sleeves (skipping the patterning bit because it might be a little boring ^_^)

• First I created the pattern based on the pattern cutting book that I looked at.

•  I unpicked one of the sleeves off so that I can sew in the new fitted sleeves later.

•  I then cut out the pattern in calico.

•  Then I sewn in the darts then pressed it on the irons.

•  I then sew the seams together with 1.5cm seam allowance.

•  I then fitted the sleeves to a model to see if it's alright and the size fits the model right.

•  Once I'm happy with the size, I then attached the sleeve on the coat with 1.5cm seam allowance.

•  I then fit the coat on a model once again, I thought that the sleeve is still a little loose so I have taken it in a little bit more with pins. Don't worry the models' arm are still able to get through because I'll put a vent on it.

•  I outlined the pins that I have pinned on the sleeve then sewn along it. I then unpicked the old stitches.

•  I then added in the new seam allowance, trimmed off the excess fabric and then added on the new adaptations on the pattern.

 I have decided to have an exposed zip vent fastening on the sleeve for the models' arm to be able to fit in. I thought that this vent fasting will be unique and diverse to the traditional and simple vent.

I hae also added the button hole on the coat. I have decided to only have 3 buttons on my coat so that when the model walks down the catwalk the audience will be able to see the trousers underneath the coat.

Here is what I have done on the coat so far,

 (zip vent fastening)

 (3 button holes)