Newbie constructing a sherriffmuir type jacket

**OCD: obsessive collie dog** · 7th May 13, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Dixiecat

I'm afraid you're behind the times. Any Burda pattern purchased in North America has had seam allowances included for some years now.

I believe that any produced for the European market will still be of the adding seam allowance type.

Just checked 2x patterns and they are "seam allowances included".
Assumed the problem was a N.A. problem, not a euro one.

**OCD: obsessive collie dog** · 7th May 13, 03:56 AM

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Just uploaded pic of vest. Yes I know neckline has changed but decided it was better for use with cravat. Buttons may look copper but they are pewter.
Yours, Fergus.

**kiltedrennie** · 7th May 13, 01:10 PM

Very nice!

**OCD: obsessive collie dog** · 8th May 13, 01:12 AM

Right now my problem on the jacket is putting the arm into the shoulder

(not such a problem on waistcoats

)

**OCD: obsessive collie dog** · 16th May 13, 02:31 PM

Got the arms on.
This it it so far:

**AJBryant** · 16th May 13, 06:30 PM

Looks way spiffy!!!

**kiltedrennie** · 16th May 13, 06:54 PM

That turned out great!

**Cygnus** · 16th May 13, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by OCD: obsessive collie dog

Right now my problem on the jacket is putting the arm into the shoulder

(not such a problem on waistcoats

)

I have a few yards of worsted wool and a pattern for an Argyll jacket, but this is what is keeping me from starting work. I have never had any luck attaching sleeves to anything (though I admit my experience is limited to a pair of shirts)! Everyone says it should be pretty straightforward with a basic slipstitch, but I've still not had much success.

Do you have any tips or tricks for others in the same boat?