Couture Jacket Breakdown

Taken from Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer

Characteristics of a Couture Jacket
taken from page 165

Jacket Front Breakdown

Taken from page 168

First Fitting
Taken from page 169

Check List:-

• Roll line on lapels (should hug shoulder)
• Undercollar (should hug neck and cover CB neckline seam)
• Back armscye (should hug body)
• Button and pocket placement
• Hemline

Taping Front Edge of Jacket
Taken from page 172

Second Fitting
Taken from page 173

Check list:-

• All previous fitting corrections.
• Hang and length of sleeve.
• Garment edges (should hang perpendicular to floor).

Making and Setting Shoulder Pads
 Taken from page 180

Random note but look into stay tapes in the lining of suit jackets.