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Half Tailcoat - Tech Skill

Wimbledon College of Art

October 2024

Half tailcoat from the front on a mannequin
Half tailcoat from the back on a mannequin

This project was a technical unit at university wherein we made a half tailcoat (minus the collar and sleeve) in order to practice and refine our tailoring skills and technique. This was combined with a research project focused on military tailoring. Due to fabric supply issues, I used tweed to create this sample but ensured I put out high quality work regardless. 

Half tailcoat from the front side on a mannequin
A canvassed forepart of a tweed tailcoat
The canvassing of a tailcoat
Close up detail of the seams on the back of the tailcoat
The inside lining in red of a tailcoat
Facing added to the forepart of a tailcoat
A research page of two WW2 uniforms
An analysis of the Naval Pea Coat

Lee Howe-li-Rocchi | Costume Portfolio

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