This instructions in this pattern are incomplete in some areas and inaccurate in others. I expected the pattern to include a choice of the original instructions from 1949 and a modern update. It has neither. The instructions are ‘dumbed down’ to the point that they do not make sense. There are no basic instructions on jacket construction techniques or fitting. The instructions for the shoulder seams are wrong; you’ll end up with a wad of fabric that creates protruding lumps on top of your shoulders (they were not wearing ‘lumps’ in 1949). The instructions for doing bound buttonholes are wrong; the buttonholes would not hold. The jacket turns out to be a boxy shape when it is supposed to be very fitted. All the jacket seams had to be taken in 2 inches. Because the jacket is supposed to be fitted, has pockets and insert pieces, making the alterations on the pattern pieces is all about math calculations (not real fun). The good news is the skirt fitted perfectly without any alterations. It is definitely the best fitting skirt I own and is very attractive.
Robin –
This instructions in this pattern are incomplete in some areas and inaccurate in others. I expected the pattern to include a choice of the original instructions from 1949 and a modern update. It has neither. The instructions are ‘dumbed down’ to the point that they do not make sense. There are no basic instructions on jacket construction techniques or fitting. The instructions for the shoulder seams are wrong; you’ll end up with a wad of fabric that creates protruding lumps on top of your shoulders (they were not wearing ‘lumps’ in 1949). The instructions for doing bound buttonholes are wrong; the buttonholes would not hold. The jacket turns out to be a boxy shape when it is supposed to be very fitted. All the jacket seams had to be taken in 2 inches. Because the jacket is supposed to be fitted, has pockets and insert pieces, making the alterations on the pattern pieces is all about math calculations (not real fun). The good news is the skirt fitted perfectly without any alterations. It is definitely the best fitting skirt I own and is very attractive.