Lesson 1Recommended stitches, machines, and handwork for wool jacket repairs (basting, stay-stitching, slipstitch)Find right stitches, machines, and hand methods for wool jacket fixes. Learn when to use basting, stay-stitching, slipstitch, and special feet so changes stay strong, bendy, and almost unseen from outside.
Choosing needle size, thread, and presser feetTemporary basting for fittings and testingStay-stitching to control curves and edgesSlipstitching hems, facings, and liningsReinforcing stress points without bulkLesson 2Standard men’s jacket ease, back fit, sleeve length, and shoulder balanceKnow standard ease and balance for men’s wool jackets so you spot good or bad fit quick. Learn measure points for chest, back, sleeves, shoulders, and how style and customer like affect ease picks.
Reference ease for chest, waist, and hipsAssessing back drape and shoulder blade roomChecking sleeve length with movement testsEvaluating shoulder balance and neck pointAdapting ease for classic vs slim silhouettesLesson 3Customer communication: explaining fit limits, alteration costs, and care instructions for wool garmentsGain trust talking real fit aims, prices, and care for changed wool jackets. Learn words to say limits, set hopes right, and give aftercare tips that keep garment safe and your name good.
Explaining what alterations can and cannot fixDiscussing cost versus value of complex workObtaining written approval for major changesAdvising on pressing and home care for woolHandling complaints and adjustment requestsLesson 4Sleeve shortening techniques: removing hem vs. taking from sleeve head vs. adjusting cuffCompare ways to shorten wool jacket sleeves from hem, sleeve head, or cuff. Learn how each way touch vent parts, sleeve angle, lining length, and how to keep first design when you can.
Assessing how much sleeve length to removeShortening from hem with working buttonholesShortening from sleeve head to keep ventsAdjusting sleeve pitch when reseating sleevesBalancing sleeve and lining lengths evenlyLesson 5Methods to let out or reshape the back: center back, side seams, and back panelsLook at ways to reshape wool jacket back with center back, side seams, panel seams. Learn how each seam touch balance, vent move, arm swing, and blend changes to full shape.
Reading drag lines across the back areaChoosing between center back and side seamsAdjusting vents when changing back widthShaping princess or panel seams in woolBlending new back shape into side seamsLesson 6Seam allowance limits, pattern distortion risks, and when to recommend a new jacketLearn how small seam allowances and fabric line affect wool jackets, when reshape safe, when build risks too much. Practice check damage, wear, cost so you advise new jacket sure.
Measuring available seam allowances accuratelyIdentifying stressed or shiny wool seam areasRecognizing pattern distortion from over-lettingEvaluating structural damage in canvasesGuidelines for recommending replacementLesson 7Working with lined jackets: opening facing, sleeve heads, and reattaching liningsMaster safe ways to open lined wool jackets, reach seams, keep shape. Learn handle facings, sleeve heads, shoulder pads, linings so put back smooth and jacket look untouched.
Choosing entry points in lining seamsOpening and securing front facings neatlyRemoving and labeling sleeve heads and padsManaging shoulder seams without distortionReattaching linings with smooth hangLesson 8Understanding wool behaviour: drape, shrinkage, and nap orientationSee how wool natural ways touch change plans. Learn drape, bounce back, shrink, nap way so plan iron, steam, seam shifts without flat, stretch, or twist fabric.
Comparing worsted and woolen jacket fabricsPredicting shrinkage from steam and pressingManaging stretch and recovery at stress pointsMaintaining nap direction in all pattern piecesPreventing shine and press marks on woolLesson 9Quality checks specific to tailored jackets: balance, lapel roll, and seam integrityMake final check routine for wool jackets. Learn check balance, lapel roll, vents, seam strong after changes so garment hang clean, feel good, meet tailor standards.
Verifying front and back balance on bodyInspecting lapel roll and break line behaviorChecking vent overlap and hem alignmentTesting seam strength at stress pointsFinal pressing and lint removal standardsLesson 10Diagnosing tightness across the back: causes and measurement techniquesLearn find tight back by see pull lines, customer say, true measures. Tell size wrong, stand way, pattern off so pick safest change method.
Reading horizontal and diagonal drag linesMeasuring cross-back and shoulder widthSeparating posture issues from size problemsChecking armhole depth and sleeve pitchChoosing seam adjustments to add back roomLesson 11Pinning and marking during a tailored fitting: posture, movement checks, and client guidanceMake steady fit routine for wool jackets, with stand fix, move tests, true pin. Learn mark on dark wool, safe customer, tell each step so they know and easy.
Preparing fitting tools and fitting room setupCorrecting stance, shoulder drop, and hip tiltPinning side seams, back, and vents on woolMarking balance, button stance, and lapel rollExplaining fitting steps to reassure clients
