Sewing a Victorian Style Tweed Waistcoat

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  @Vintagebursche · 3 years ago · pinned

  FAQ<br><br>Q: Why do you mark two lines?<br>A: The inner line is where I want to sew. The outer line is where want to cut. The distance between the lines is the seam allowance and I prefer it to be precisely 1.5cm (5/8 inches).<br><br>Q: Why do you draw the basting thread tight?<br>A: Because the fabric is patterned, I&apos;m cutting each side seperatly. Thus, I don&apos;t to seperate two layers of basting thread as usual.<br><br>Q: Where did you buy the fabric?<br>A: Here are a couple of shops I regularly buy my fabrics from: <a href="https://ebay.us/Z6jBqQ">https://ebay.us/Z6jBqQ</a> / <a href="https://ebay.us/vpXIlb">https://ebay.us/vpXIlb</a> / <a href="https://ebay.us/c90p81">https://ebay.us/c90p81</a> / <a href="https://ebay.us/GWLgNd">https://ebay.us/GWLgNd</a> / <a href="https://ebay.us/rF94l9">https://ebay.us/rF94l9</a><br><br>Q: Where did you get the fabric weights?<br>A: These are old balance weight I found at a flea market.<br><br>Q: Why don&apos;t you sew in any darts?<br>A: Depending on the style, you don&apos;t need darts. I skipped them because I don&apos;t need them and it&apos;s easier without darts.<br><br>Q: Why do you sound so different in certain parts?<br>A: I was sick when I recorded those additional voice overs.<br><br>Q: My seams look so wrinkly when I turn them. How do I do it right?<br>A: Cut down the seam allowance and clip in inside curves as shown around <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUSppRUDlCo&amp;t=463">7:43</a><br><br>Q: What&apos;s that fancy black pair of scissors you use for the lining fabric?<br>A: These are zig zag scissors. They make that the edges fray less.

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  @TheExiledDefenfer1810 · 3 years ago

  My history class is studying the Victorian Era this week, so this feels fitting. I am glad to know that Victorian fashion still survives. How many people here would enjoy getting together in a Vintage mansion with Vintage attire to drink tea, listen to Mendelssohn, and perhaps solve a mystery?

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  @jackiejames4551 · 3 years ago

  The waistcoat looks fabulous. Thanks for showing how you made it.

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  @TamboArtwork · 3 years ago

  You look sharp in that suit. The fabric is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. In the US those zig-zag scissors are called &quot;pinking shears&quot;

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  @briefisbest · 3 years ago

  Ahhhh, I love the leaps and bounds in video production! This is excellent.

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  @brucetidwell7715 · 3 years ago

  Wow! So sharp! At the very end, I noticed the plaid on your vest appears to actually match your trousers. That is just next level tailoring. Do you have a video about that?

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  @martinharris5017 · 1 year ago

  Every time I make a new waistcoat I come back to this video for inspiration and motivation. I really like the end result here. Despite having a very bold pattern it still exudes elegance and taste.<br>My latest is going to have black/white plaid to match a pair of trousers I have.

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  @Morticia147 · 3 years ago

  Very stylish - love the pattern matching.

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  @MasterCut · 3 years ago

  Wir brauchen (!) mehr von diesen Videos! 🙂Gute Arbeit! Grüße aus Köln!

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  @rufferstuff9148 · 3 years ago

  I usually prefer to avoid visible top stitching unless it is decorative, but as you say it is all personal choice. The waistcoat police are not going to show up either way. <br><br>Excellent tutorial.

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  @bananachip92 · 3 years ago

  holy cannoli you did so much prep work before even cutting these pieces out -- which is why the end result is so stunning~

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  @Saelreth · 3 years ago

  So nice to see the waistcoat video!<br>I hope you&apos;re healthy again ❤️

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