How to Make an 1890's Coat (Using Temperamental Stretch Velveteen!)

Let's make the 1890's Victorian coat of my dreams--using one of the most difficult fabrics to work with ever! I mean, tailoring a coat wasn't difficult enough--why not use stretch velveteen to do it? 🤦‍♀️ Why would I put myself through that? Because y'all. It's SO GORGEOUS. In this video, I'll take you step by step through how I made this incredible coat from Black Snail Patterns number 0520, the 1890's Skirted Jacket (View A, of course, with the puffiest sleeves EVER!) I'll give you a run down on how to pad stitch, how to work with a fabric that has nap, and give you a detailed explanation on how to do military roll pleats, those bizarre, mind-blowing pleats that give the leg o' mutton sleeve its fantastic puff. Working with velveteen is a challenge--especially this particular fabric, which has stretch--but despite the extra work, I am SO excited to share this final jacket with you! It's so incredibly gorgeous--and I can't wait to wear it! In eleven months, when it finally gets cold again... Resources: The pattern: https://blacksnailpatterns.com/en/products/viktorianischer-wintermantel-um-1890-mit-keulenarmeln-schnittmuster-0520-grosse-eu-34-56-pdf-download The fabric: https://fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/cotton-velveteen-fabric Chapters: 00:00 Making an 1890's Coat with temperamental fabrics 00:56 Mocking up the coat 04:33 Cutting with Velveteen 05:27 Assembling the bodice 08:35 Pad stitching 101 10:55 Facing and collar-ing 13:08 Lining the bodice 16:08 Skirt A