This went together very nicely on the first try. I had hand-sewn the entire article while traveling so I am not sure about sewing machine vs. hand-sewing for this pattern. For the pocket flaps, I recommend you use the outer material for both parts and not sure a lining fabric. The package comes with a bonus pattern of a shirt. I found the shirt easy to use but, do measure the shoulders. I had to make the shoulders a bit wider. Do not sew all the way down to the bottom of the side seams but, leave about 12″ on each side to make vents. The vents allow the wearer to pull the tail through for an under-garment. I love how historically correct the placement lines are on these patterns.
Wendy Moyer –
This went together very nicely on the first try. I had hand-sewn the entire article while traveling so I am not sure about sewing machine vs. hand-sewing for this pattern. For the pocket flaps, I recommend you use the outer material for both parts and not sure a lining fabric. The package comes with a bonus pattern of a shirt. I found the shirt easy to use but, do measure the shoulders. I had to make the shoulders a bit wider. Do not sew all the way down to the bottom of the side seams but, leave about 12″ on each side to make vents. The vents allow the wearer to pull the tail through for an under-garment. I love how historically correct the placement lines are on these patterns.