making reversible jacket

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Wed, 03/13/2013 - 02:17
tsingtb
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 I would like to make a reversible silk jacket with contrasting patterns.  When I cut the jacket and its contrasting backing should I lay the two pieces of material on top of each other so that I will have the exact cutting line for both the jacket and its reversible twin?   Otherwise, what is the best way to ensure that the two jackets will be exactly the same when I sew them together?  Thanks. 

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Wed, 03/13/2013 - 10:43
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Nehzat
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Re: Sewing Reversible Jacket

Dear tsingtb,

It is more practical to cut each side of your reversible jacket separately. If you cut both sides (different fabrics) at the same time, the multiple layers will not allow you to lay them together well. This will affect the outcome and may not give you identical sides. Especially when working with slippery silk fabric.

Mark more notches around your patterns to make matching the fabric pieces easier. Then make sure when pinning the patterns to the fabric, that you allways pin in the same direction. Try to cut all your jacket pieces exactly like the patterns.

Happy sewing, 

Nehzat


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