Constructing the Princess Seamed Blazer: In Constructing the Princess Seamed Blazer, Kathleen and her assistant Vija combine the techniques of traditional European tailoring with the speed of Ready-To-Wear and lead you through the process of constructing two versions of this classic lined blazer. Lose the "home-made look" and complete this tailored jacket easily with instructions that you can watch over and over again. You can always read the pattern instructions, but now you can watch how a professional skillfully works through each step in making a beautifully tailored blazer.

Excellent photography of the actual sewing will help you to:

• See exactly where, when and how to place your needle and your iron.
  
• Acquire new skills as you watch little known techniques seen only in European tailoring.
  
• Increase your speed as you see how it's done in ready-to-wear applications

Construct two Blazers - a basic with a faced neckline and a more advanced version with collar and lapel:

• Use a multi-sized pattern for custom sizing
  
• Interface properly - choosing, shrinking and applying for professional results
  
• Tips for stabilizing necklines and armholes
  
• Pressing for sharp details. Pressing techniques are hard to describe in written instructions. Watching when and how to press is fabulous!
  
• No-stress, professional Collars and Lapels. Not hard to do when you do it like this!
  
• Double Welt Pockets with Flaps - Don't be afraid - you'll see how precise you can be.
  
• Stitch pucker-less princess seamed bust lines
  
• Facings that roll where they should roll
  
• Set in Sleeves with tailor-rolled Sleeve Caps - No wrinkles, no puckers. We show you two methods, one from Ready to Wear, the other a fine European technique.
  
• Sleeve Headers and Shoulder Pads. These important components give structure and support to your blazer. Watch how a tailor completes these steps.
  
• Fast ready-to-wear lining with back pleats and hem folds
  
• Easy, ready-to-wear Hems all by machine, with professional folds and creases in all the right places. (No "home-made" hand-stitching at the corners!)
  
• Easy, ready-to-wear Sleeve Vents
  
• Plus LOTS of tips to plump up your sewing and tailoring repertoire!
  

Note: This production uses Petite Plus Patterns, #202 Princess Seamed Blazer. The techniques taught however, are transferable to any princess seamed jacket pattern.