The shell and lining are finally finished. I need to remember never to piece things when I'm tired. I had to pick out and restitch a few pieces that I stitched in backwards due to fatigue. But it's all pieced.
My man suggested the dark green velvet for the trim. I could not figure out what I wanted to use and he suggested the velvet. That, or scraps from the burgundy velvet we have for his Santa suit. I agree with him, the green is better.
Now I have to cut trim and the sailor collar. After that, I need to attach the lining to the shell and pleat the skirt. It's coming along nicely. While I'm doing this, I should consider what kind of buttons. After the use of wool and cotton velvet, for an 1870s coat, I refuse to use plastic buttons. So it's either metal, or cloth covered for this piece.
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