A budding designer transforms a tailored blazer into a statement piece by extending the collar and lapels. She details the process, so you can try it, too.
A quality collar and lapel can make any jacket appear to be a designer garment. Precise edges of these details enhance a jacket’s appearance.
Thoughtful front and lapel construction includes taping and staying the lapel's roll line, and inserting supporting and padding materials.
Learn a designer’s patented facing alternative.
Threads issue #194 Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018 features a cover story by Judith Neukam on the best options to create a custom-fitting template.
Learn how to sew crisp and clean collars without the seamlines showing.
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