Running the Check Lines
It is always interesting to work with check fabrics that a cutter needs to flatter the wearer’s body shape yet to match the pattern smoothly on darts, pockets, especially the body and the sleeves. A tailor will sew carefully to match patterns on darts and pockets. There is a small trick to make the flap to hang in a position that the pattern just runs smoothly. The front panel is cut with a double pointed dart that gives flare on the hip and the pattern can match the single welted pocket flap. A very narrow belly dart is cut so we can set the sleeves to match the pattern all the way from the lower part of the armhole to the hem. Unknown to outsiders, not every body shape can be finished with this cutting. When it comes to matching check patterns, there could be a trade-off between undisturbed lines and silhouette.
Fabric: Carlo Barbera
Collection: Autumn Jacketing
Weight: 245/255gram
Composition: 100% Super 140’s
