Double Breasted Jasika Blazer

This was such a fun project to work through and my first time tackling various tailoring techniques. I worked really hard on the fit for this one, starting with the size 0 and hacking it to be a double breasted blazer. I did a small bust adjustment, narrowed the shoulders and took it in at the waist and at the centre back. Next time I wouldn’t touch the centre back because I think it’s messed up how the vent sits, I’d take the excess out of the sides instead. I think I could also do with widening the hips at the hem slightly which would also help with the hang of the vent. I found it quite difficult to work out how to add my alterations to the lining pieces, not really knowing how the lining pieces were different.

I did a fun mix of following the instructions and adding in more tailoring techniques as I went along. All of the hems were sewn by hand. All of my pockets turned out to be single welts instead of double welts, and I’m still a bit confused about how this happened. Next time I would try a different method of construction. More details on the fitting process can be found on my instagram @originaldigby 

I added a pocket to the inside which fits my phone perfectly and hand sewed my buttonholes.