Close-up photo of welt pocket

Inside welt pocket

Close-up photo of back facing with hanging hook and label

Back facing

Pockets 2-4 were a breeze. However, instructions are getting sparser as I'm progressing. They're effectively non-existent for attaching the lining.

Photo of welt pocket with faux flap and button laid on top

I spent a day interfacing stuff and half a day to make one (out of 4!) welt pockets.

I know, right? I don't know how I manage to stay motivated! Maybe having done a toile helps, because I know it'll fit at the end.

Photo of pattern pieces and a rotary cutter laid out on fabric

Cutting out!

Have traced all 29 pattern pieces and altered 11 of them. Made all pockets bigger!

I don't want to, but I've never regretted doing it!

I made 2 toiles. The 1st according to the pattern, the 2nd with lengthened bodice, lengthened sleeves, narrow shoulder adjustment, and round back adjustments.

The 2nd toile fit a lot better but I did a small FBA as the whole thing swung to the front a bit. Not toiling again - hoping for the best!

Photo of 2 fabrics

Or this

Photo of 2 fabrics

Dithering. Maybe this combo is nicer.

Photo of fabrics, buttons, a garment label and slide buckles

Making the Trenchcoat view.

Outer fabric is a brick red wind- and rainproof nylon cotton blend (70/30), 150 GSM.

Lining either the checked brushed cotton (125 GSM) or the paisley poplin (feels lighter).

Pearl buttons.

Sleeves feel be lined in a slippy viscose lining fabric.

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Front of Pauline Alice Serra jacket sewing pattern instructions booklet

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