Curtains and Coats

The curtains I made my nephew in September turned out well, this is the first pair of curtains I've done in years. They were heavy and it was a huge amount of fabric to work with, but I was pleased with the end result. I received this photograph the other day, they look good now they are up, even if I say so myself.

My Gent's Tailoring class has finished for the Christmas holiday, I have had a really good term and enjoyed every minute, the ladies on the course are so friendly, we not only sew, but chat about all kinds of things and share ideas and experiences. I can't wait for the next term to start.

I thought it was time to put some pictures on to show how the jacket is progressing, I've done the pockets and the pad stitching on the lapels.

I'm really pleased with the pockets, since doing my City and Guilds this year, I have gained much more confidence when I do pockets, I hated them before!

I have my holiday homework too.  Finish the collar and front facings.  Then I need to put the lining together and start on the inside pockets!!  More pockets, practise makes perfect.