Style 153

This suit was inspired by the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film "The Birds" starring Tippi Hedren.

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Jacket

Front shoulder darts

Back shoulder darts

Stay-stitch the front facing.

Shoulder seams

Trim the collar's seam allowance.

I graded the seam allowance to reduce bulk.

Turn the collar right side out and press.

Baste the bottom of the collar.

Ease-stitch the tops of the sleeves.

Collar and sleeves

Back lining shoulder darts

Front facing sewn to front lining.

Ease-stitch top of sleeve lining.

Shoulder seams and sleeves

Stitch back lining, leave an opening.

Stitch the sleeve lining to the sleeves, under-stitch the lining.

Stitch the jacket front and neckline.

I forgot to photograph a few steps.

Side seams

Hem

Turn right side out 

Press

Sew up the back opening.

Press up the long sides of the cuffs.

Stitch the ends

Trim the corners

Turn right side out

Press

Mark the middle of the cuff.

Hand stitch the cuffs to the sleeves.

Pocket hems

Press up the pocket seam allowances.

Hand stitch the pockets to the jacket.

Shift

Shoulder seams

Stitch the shift to the lining at the armholes and neckline.

Side seams and hem

Back seam

Sew the lining to the shift at the back opening.

Belt