The Carefree Fly-Front Coat
Let couture designer Kenneth D. King show you how to sew a timeless tailored coat as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Note: Pattern not…
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Let couture designer Kenneth D. King show you how to sew a timeless tailored coat as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Note: Pattern not included.
Meet Kenneth D. King & Get Started
Meet Kenneth D. King, learn about his inspiration for the class and get started with the nuts and bolts of planning your project.
Drafting the Details
Kenneth shows how to draft various components of your coat, from the front facing to the back yoke and lining.
Front Facing, Lining & Binding
Stay-stitch your curves and bind your jacket pieces with a polished Hong Kong finish. Kenneth will show you how!
Preparing the Sleeves
You’ll make a cuff latch and learn how to get sharp corners and clean topstitching on your sleeves. Kenneth also shows how to finish your cuffs and sew the sleeve lining.
Constructing the Collar
A well-constructed collar is key to a professional-looking garment. Learn Kenneth’s tips for drafting, sewing, grading and pressing.
Body & Inseam Pockets
As you assemble the front of the coat, you’ll be incorporating pockets at the seam line. Kenneth guides you step-by-step through the process.
Adding the Fly Front
Kenneth demonstrates how to attach the lining to your coat and add the fly facings to create the front fly.
Pressing, Buttonholes & Hem
A good pressing is key to a great-looking garment. Learn Kenneth’s professional tips, and follow along as he adds buttonholes, closes the fly front and adds topstitching.
Sleeves & Shoulder Pads
Don’t let sleeves intimidate you! With Kenneth’s guidance, you’ll shape your sleeve cap, pin and sew it in, then make and install a sleeve head and shoulder pad for a great silhouette.
Finishing
Finish up your garment with a little hand-stitching, lining attachment and the addition of buttons. Then go model your brand-new fly-front coat!
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