The printed pattern is very detailed with 112 steps in the instructions. Much of the fnishing is done by hand, and instructions are included on how to do the various hand stitches.
I've made this jacket before in 2020, made a muslin to fit, then transferred the muslin to Pellon Easy Pattern. I'm going to use that pattern to make this jacket so won't need to take the time to make another muslin. The pattern I've made on Pellon Easy Pattern does not include seam allowances. To make it easier to work with each piece I'm laying out each pattern piece individually, right side up and then wrong side up, and cutting a rectangle with at least 1" on each side.
Next I use Japanese basting thread to mark the outer sewing lines (yellow), quilt lines (pink), and any other markings such as dart lines. I'll use blue and white thread for other markings like center front or pocket placement. The thread is easy to work with, grips to stay in place while working, and is easy to remove.
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| Basting thread |
With this fabric it's very hard to tell which is the "right" side and which is the "wrong" side, so I use strips of Post-It removable marking tape to identify each piece and which is the right side.
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| Pattern traced onto the fabric with basting thread |