Learn to sew the lining of a coat

Did you know that the undercollar of a coat or jacket is often cut on the bias? This has a very specific reason: The undercollar is smaller than the upper collar. By rotating the grainline 90° and cutting it on the bias, the undercollar becomes more elastic. This prevents it from peeking out on the right side of the collar.

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