Tailoring! A CC41 Utility Jacket

In the style of 1940s utility wear, the jacket has the typical button fastening and shoulder pads!

It is made of a wool fabric, with two double jetted flap pockets, bound button holes and is lined.

I used methods of tailoring to shape the jacket fronts, collar and lapels, involving a lot of hand stitching.
I used a horsehair canvas to strengthen the inside of the jacket.

I loved making this tailored jacket, I liked the process of it and the detail put into the shaping, for a custom fit!

These images show the finished jacket kindly modelled by my friend and model Ashleigh Fisher.