So I managed to draft a sleeve that matches all the way down the back as well as the front (here it is, just basted in to the armhole) The under sleeve is pretty hollow and I’m not thrilled with the fit so I am going to keep trying other things so long as I have some cloth left. But at least I know it’s possible.
Category: matching
Some tailors are not so concerned with matching patterns while others are obsessed by it. I am of the latter school. The photo above is a jacket by Paul Smith; he has some extremely clever people working for him. Notice how the plaid of the sleeve matches the plaid of the jacket (well, the right is a little off)? This is the first time I have ever sen this. Is it a fluke? Can itRead More