Yet another brilliant solution to a unique problem. I think you're a sewing scientist! I just finished watching your short fitting video with Threads and I love how you endeavour to learn the underlying principles which unite everything rather than blindly following sewing dogma. I'm becoming more and more of a 'do what works' fan, rather than 'just follow the rules'. I find that this approach dispels any fear/trepidation and encourages use of creativity and personal power. As sewers we have ultimate power over our dress, and I think if we all exercised that power without fear or care of others' opinions we could seriously revolutionize the world! (Perhaps a bit of an overstatement there). Anywho, brilliant jacket...I'm sure you're having a blast making it :)

All I can say, Kenneth, I thank you. Especially for your last paragraph, thank you. I hope you know how much your beautiful response touched me. I wish you all the health, happiness and a closet full of the most fabulous creations :)

I just love your jacket and your willingness to just do something because you can and because you think it would be cool and you (and us!) could learn something from it. I find myself stuck in a kind of fear that I don't want to ruin something/waste time and I think that prevents me from doing crazy/experimental stuff. Did you always have the experimental attitude even when you were starting out? Do you recommend a time limit to the 'just follow the pattern' thing - ie: should you imitate to get skills up before you get experimental? Sorry for all the questions, but I admire you a lot and love the fact that you reply to comments :) Thanks for shining your light :)

I would love to drape a dress maker's suit from the 50s. I think it would be the only way to get a perfect fit!